Latvia - Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development
In 2019, the country was ranked number 32 comparing other countries in Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development at 71 Full-Time Equivalent. Latvia is overtaken by Estonia, which was ranked number 31 at 299.9 Full-Time Equivalent and is followed by New Zealand at 34 Full-Time Equivalent. United Kingdom topped the ranking with 23,643 Full-Time Equivalent in 2019, that is +1.2% compared to 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 was the worst growing country at -11.4% per year.
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| Date | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 71.00 |
| 2018 | 72.00 |
| 2017 | 74.00 |
| 2016 | 65.00 |
| 2015 | 97.00 |
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How does Latvia 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 | |
| 31 |
#31
Estonia
|
300 | 2019 | +0.9 % | -1.2 % | View data | |
| 32 |
#32
Latvia
|
71 | 2019 | -1.4 % | NA | View data | |
| 33 |
#33
New Zealand
|
34 | 2019 | -20.9 % | NA | View data | |