R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector … 1.1 in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector … 1.1 was 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
down 18.7%
World rank
35th
of 46 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
18
1993–2010
R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE in Bulgaria, 1993–2010
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Bulgaria is 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2010.
The figure is down 18.7% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace 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.
Bulgaria ranks 35th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector … 1.1 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% |
| 2010 | 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -18.7% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,944 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 15% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,184 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 15% of the median. (34 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 |
| 2010s | 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 32 Luxembourg 3,289 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 33 Slovak Republic 3,230 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 33 Slovakia 3,230 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 36 Croatia 2,610 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 36 Croatia 2,610 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 38 Lithuania 2,069 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 38 Lithuania 2,069 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More economy & growth data for Bulgaria
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -8.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0156 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 316.82 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1831 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0114 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 231.34 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Bulgaria?
- R&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Bulgaria was 2,713 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2010, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 9,684 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1993.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,671 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2002.
- How does Bulgaria rank for r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace?
- Bulgaria ranks 35th out of 46 countries with data for 2010.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. 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 R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE Rev. 1.1 activity and sex (1980-2010). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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