Ireland - Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development
In 2019, the country was number 20 comparing other countries in Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development at 1,850.51 Full-Time Equivalent. Ireland is overtaken by Norway, which was number 19 with 2,397 Full-Time Equivalent and is followed by Finland with 1,471.94 Full-Time Equivalent. United Kingdom lead the ranking with 23,643 Full-Time Equivalent in 2019, a growth of 1.2% versus 2018. Japan, Germany and France respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Hungary recorded the best 5 years average growth at +166.8% per year, while Romania recorded the worst performance at -11.4% per year.
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| Date | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,850.51 |
| 2018 | 1,836.60 |
| 2017 | 1,816.10 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 1,830.00 |
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How does Ireland 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 | |
| 19 |
#19
Norway
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2,397 | 2019 | +0.6 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 20 |
#20
Ireland
|
1,851 | 2019 | +0.8 % | NA | View data | |
| 21 |
#21
Finland
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1,472 | 2019 | +2.0 % | -0.5 % | View data | |