France - Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development

Since 2012, France Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development grew 1.1% year on year. In 2017, the country was number 4 among other countries in Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development at 15,079 Full-Time Equivalent. France is overtaken by Germany, which was ranked number 3 with 19,067 Full-Time Equivalent and is followed by Spain at 13,433.48 Full-Time Equivalent. United Kingdom ranked the highest with 23,643 Full-Time Equivalent in 2019, that is +1.2% compared to 2018. Hungary recorded the best 5 years average growth at +166.8% per year, while Romania witnessed the worst performance at -11.4% per year.

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Date Units (Full-Time Equivalent)
2017 15,079.00
2016 14,036.00
2015
2014
2013 13,131.50
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How does France rank in Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development?

# 33 Countries Units (Full-Time Equivalent) Last YoY 5‑years CAGR
1 #1
United Kingdom
23,643 2019 +1.2 % +2.2 % View data
2 #2
Japan
19,634 2019 +1.9 % +0.1 % View data
3 #3
Germany
19,067 2019 +3.9 % +12.8 % View data
4 #4
France
15,079 2017 +7.4 % +1.1 % View data
5 #5
Spain
13,433 2019 +1.5 % +3.0 % View data
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