Sweden - Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development

With 5,393 Full-Time Equivalent in 2019, the country was ranked number 10 comparing other countries in Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development. Sweden is overtaken by Hungary, which was number 9 at 7,023 Full-Time Equivalent and is followed by Switzerland at 5,384.28 Full-Time Equivalent. United Kingdom lead the ranking with 23,643 Full-Time Equivalent in 2019, that is +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 5,393.00
2018 5,234.00
2017 5,362.00
2016
2015 3,691.00
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How does Sweden 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
9 #9
Hungary
7,023 2019 +7.7 % +166.8 % View data
10 #10
Sweden
5,393 2019 +3.0 % NA View data
11 #11
Switzerland
5,384 2017 NA +11.9 % View data
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