ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: ReICO database - R&I talent circulation was 1,142 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,142
Change on year
up 398.0%
Rank
2nd
of 12 groups
All-time high
1,142
in 2024
All-time low
-1,897
in 2022
Years of data
14
2011–2024

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

-2.0k-1.0k01.0k2011201720242011: -817.92012: -785.52013: -639.82014: -79.62015: 328.32016: 950.72017: 362.62018: -556.72019: -838.12020: -1.1k2021: -1.2k2022: -1.9k2023: -383.22024: 1.1k

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 1,142 for reico database - r&i talent circulation in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is up 398.0% on the previous year and up 1,534.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reico database - r&i talent circulation in United Kingdom peaked at 1,142 in 2024 and was at its lowest, -1,897, in 2022.

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

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

Annual values for ReICO database - R&I talent circulation in United Kingdom, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 -817.89
2012 -785.49 -4.0%
2013 -639.84 -18.5%
2014 -79.58 -87.6%
2015 328.26 -512.5%
2016 950.73 +189.6%
2017 362.59 -61.9%
2018 -556.73 -253.5%
2019 -838.15 +50.5%
2020 -1,099 +31.1%
2021 -1,240 +12.9%
2022 -1,897 +52.9%
2023 -383.18 -79.8%
2024 1,142 -398.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -230.68 -838.15 950.73 9
2020s -695.42 -1,897 1,142 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 1 OECD 15,001 compare
  2. 2 Switzerland 1,258 compare
  3. 3 Australia 1,069 compare
  4. 4 Canada 820.06 compare
  5. 5 Germany 811.42 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reico database - r&i talent circulation in United Kingdom?
Reico database - r&i talent circulation in United Kingdom was 1,142 in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 1,142 in 2024.
What is the lowest reico database - r&i talent circulation recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was -1,897 in 2022.
How does United Kingdom rank for reico database - r&i talent circulation?
United Kingdom ranks 2nd out of 12 groups with data for 2024.
Is reico database - r&i talent circulation rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,534.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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.