ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in OECD

OECD: ReICO database - R&I talent circulation was 15,001 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
15,001
Change on year
up 11.0%
World rank
1st
of 38 countries
All-time high
15,001
in 2024
All-time low
-858.09
in 2011
Years of data
14
2011–2024

ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in OECD, 2011–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k2011201720242011: -858.12012: -5832013: 155.52014: -82.72015: 1.4k2016: 1.4k2017: 2.0k2018: 3.2k2019: 2.3k2020: 5.1k2021: 3.6k2022: 5.7k2023: 13.5k2024: 15.0k

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Analysis

In 2024, reico database - r&i talent circulation in OECD stood at 15,001. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 18,244.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reico database - r&i talent circulation in OECD peaked at 15,001 in 2024 and was at its lowest, -858.09, in 2011.

OECD ranks 1st of 38 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in OECD, year by year

Annual values for ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in OECD, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 -858.09
2012 -582.97 -32.1%
2013 155.49 -126.7%
2014 -82.68 -153.2%
2015 1,405 -1799.2%
2016 1,383 -1.5%
2017 1,979 +43.1%
2018 3,182 +60.8%
2019 2,335 -26.6%
2020 5,108 +118.8%
2021 3,556 -30.4%
2022 5,680 +59.7%
2023 13,512 +137.9%
2024 15,001 +11.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 990.62 -858.09 3,182 9
2020s 8,571 3,556 15,001 5

Countries ranked near OECD

  1. 2 Switzerland 1,258 compare
  2. 3 Australia 1,069 compare
  3. 4 Canada 820.06 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reico database - r&i talent circulation in OECD?
Reico database - r&i talent circulation in OECD was 15,001 in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in OECD?
The highest recorded value was 15,001 in 2024.
What is the lowest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in OECD?
The lowest recorded value was -858.09 in 2011.
How does OECD rank for reico database - r&i talent circulation?
OECD ranks 1st out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is reico database - r&i talent circulation rising or falling in OECD?
Over the last ten years it is up 18,244.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this OECD data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of ReICO database - R&I talent circulation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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ReICO database - R&I talent circulation
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
51 places, 714 data points, 2011–2024
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The Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO) project provides internationally comparable indicators on R&I talent to support evidence-based policymaking and research. This database compiles and analyses information from multiple sources to monitor trends in research and innovation careers, employment conditions, and mobility patterns. The database is distinguished into three themes: R&I Talent development, R&I Labour market and R&I talent circulation. The R&I Talent circulation theme covers indicators for monitoring trends in the mobility of R&I talent across countries. Indicators on other two themes are available in the links below. Please consult the methodology document when using the database. More information about the ReICO project is available in the following website: https://www.oecd.org/en/networks/research-and-innovation-careers-observatory.html.