ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Sweden

Sweden: ReICO database - R&I talent circulation was 399.38 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
399.38
Change on year
down 12.5%
World rank
9th
of 38 countries
All-time high
660.45
in 2018
All-time low
194.43
in 2011
Years of data
14
2011–2024

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

2003004005006007002011201720242011: 194.42012: 250.82013: 428.22014: 2502015: 434.32016: 398.22017: 363.52018: 660.42019: 3852020: 631.62021: 548.52022: 608.72023: 456.42024: 399.4

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Analysis

Sweden recorded 399.38 for reico database - r&i talent circulation in 2024.

The figure is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 59.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reico database - r&i talent circulation in Sweden peaked at 660.45 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 194.43, in 2011.

That places Sweden 9th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

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

Annual values for ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in Sweden, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 194.43
2012 250.85 +29.0%
2013 428.25 +70.7%
2014 250.03 -41.6%
2015 434.29 +73.7%
2016 398.18 -8.3%
2017 363.5 -8.7%
2018 660.45 +81.7%
2019 384.99 -41.7%
2020 631.55 +64.0%
2021 548.48 -13.2%
2022 608.7 +11.0%
2023 456.42 -25.0%
2024 399.38 -12.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 373.88 194.43 660.45 9
2020s 528.91 399.38 631.55 5

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 6 Spain 727.84 compare
  2. 7 Norway 531.98 compare
  3. 8 Denmark 442.39 compare
  4. 10 Austria 300.28 compare
  5. 11 Finland 285.08 compare
  6. 12 Belgium 260.82 compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reico database - r&i talent circulation in Sweden?
Reico database - r&i talent circulation in Sweden was 399.38 in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 660.45 in 2018.
What is the lowest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 194.43 in 2011.
How does Sweden rank for reico database - r&i talent circulation?
Sweden ranks 9th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is reico database - r&i talent circulation rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sweden 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
Last refreshed

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.