Switzerland - Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development
Since 2012, Switzerland Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development was up 11.9% year on year. With 5,384.28 Full-Time Equivalent in 2017, the country was ranked number 11 comparing other countries in Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development. Switzerland is overtaken by Sweden, which was ranked number 10 at 5,393 Full-Time Equivalent and is followed by Netherlands with 5,028.14 Full-Time Equivalent. United Kingdom topped the ranking with 23,643 Full-Time Equivalent in 2019, a growth of 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 recorded the worst performance at -11.4% per year.
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| Date | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5,384.28 |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | 3,562.00 |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 |
How does Switzerland 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 | |
| 10 |
#10
Sweden
|
5,393 | 2019 | +3.0 % | NA | View data | |
| 11 |
#11
Switzerland
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5,384 | 2017 | NA | +11.9 % | View data | |
| 12 |
#12
Netherlands
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5,028 | 2019 | +4.2 % | +6.9 % | View data | |