Business enterprise R&D personnel in high-tech sectors by NACE Rev. in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Business enterprise R&D personnel in high-tech sectors by NACE Rev. was 3,335 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
3,335 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 17.0%
World rank
31st
of 45 countries
All-time high
9,684 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1993
All-time low
1,671 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2002
Years of data
17
1993–2009
Business enterprise R&D personnel in high-tech sectors by NACE Rev. in Bulgaria, 1993–2009
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2009, business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. in Bulgaria stood at 3,335 Full-time equivalent (FTE).
That represents a change of up 17.0% on the previous year and up 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. in Bulgaria peaked at 9,684 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1993 and was at its lowest, 1,671 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2002.
That places Bulgaria 31st out of 45 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Business enterprise R&D personnel in high-tech sectors by NACE Rev. in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9,684 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1994 | 4,278 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -55.8% |
| 1995 | 4,009 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 3,700 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 3,322 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -10.2% |
| 1998 | 3,402 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 2,443 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -28.2% |
| 2000 | 2,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 1,882 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -11.9% |
| 2002 | 1,671 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -11.2% |
| 2003 | 2,091 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +25.1% |
| 2004 | 2,158 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 2,062 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 2,463 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +19.4% |
| 2007 | 2,422 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 2,851 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.7% |
| 2009 | 3,335 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.0% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 3,335 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for high income countries, which is 13,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 24% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 3,335 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13,808 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 24% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,405 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,443 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,684 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7 |
| 2000s | 2,307 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,671 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,335 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 28 Romania 10,758 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 29 Slovenia 6,785 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 29 Slovenia 6,785 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 32 Luxembourg 3,318 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 33 Croatia 2,854 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 33 Croatia 2,854 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.58 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0116 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 234.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.88 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 60.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0373 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 759.02 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. in Bulgaria?
- Business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. in Bulgaria was 3,335 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2009, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 9,684 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1993.
- What is the lowest business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,671 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2002.
- How does Bulgaria rank for business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev.?
- Bulgaria ranks 31st out of 45 countries with data for 2009.
- Is business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Business enterprise R&D personnel in high-tech sectors by NACE Rev. 1.1 (1993-2009). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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