Business enterprise R&D personnel in high-tech sectors by NACE Rev. in Portugal
Portugal: Business enterprise R&D personnel in high-tech sectors by NACE Rev. was 13,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
13,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
22nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
14,510 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2008
All-time low
1,893 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1993
Years of data
17
1993–2009
Business enterprise R&D personnel in high-tech sectors by NACE Rev. in Portugal, 1993–2009
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
Portugal recorded 13,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE) for business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. in 2009.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and up 327.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. in Portugal peaked at 14,510 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,893 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1993.
That places Portugal 22nd 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1,893 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1994 | 1,905 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 1,917 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 1,949 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 1,981 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 2,620 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +32.3% |
| 1999 | 3,260 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +24.4% |
| 2000 | 3,568 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 3,875 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 4,999 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +29.0% |
| 2003 | 6,124 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +22.5% |
| 2004 | 6,129 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 6,133 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 9,459 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +54.2% |
| 2007 | 12,784 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +35.2% |
| 2008 | 14,510 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 13,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 13,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13,808 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 13,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,922 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,218 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,893 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,260 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7 |
| 2000s | 8,150 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3,568 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 14,510 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 19 Türkiye 31,476 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 20 Czechia 25,884 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 21 Norway 18,166 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 23 Poland 13,693 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 23 Poland 13,693 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 25 Hungary 13,189 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. in Portugal?
- Business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. in Portugal was 13,922 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 14,510 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2008.
- What is the lowest business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev. recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,893 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1993.
- How does Portugal rank for business enterprise r&d personnel in high-tech sectors by nace rev.?
- Portugal ranks 22nd 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 Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 327.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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