R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector … 1.1 in Greece
Greece: R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector … 1.1 was 11,562 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2007. ◆ Volatile
R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE in Greece, 1986–2007
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 Greece is 11,562 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2007.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 251.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Greece peaked at 11,665 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,448 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1986.
Greece ranks 28th of 46 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Greece, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1,448 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1988 | 1,766 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +22.0% |
| 1989 | 1,810 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 2,244 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +24.0% |
| 1993 | 2,880 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +28.3% |
| 1995 | 3,100 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 2,898 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 3,291 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 4,577 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +39.1% |
| 2000 | 9,764 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +113.3% |
| 2001 | 11,171 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 11,607 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 11,608 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 11,665 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 11,402 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 11,562 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.4% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 11,562 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,944 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 64% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Greece's 11,562 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,184 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 64% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector … 1.1 in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +113.3% | 4,577 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,764 Full-time equivalent (FTE) |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,675 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,448 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,810 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3 |
| 1990s | 3,165 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,244 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,577 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6 |
| 2000s | 11,254 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 9,764 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,665 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 25 Hungary 14,999 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 26 Portugal 13,695 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 27 Ireland 12,194 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 29 Romania 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 30 Slovenia 7,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 30 Slovenia 7,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More economy & growth data for Greece
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.67 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 181.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0108 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 289.76 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 167.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0079 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 211.58 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 Greece?
- R&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Greece was 11,562 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2007, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 11,665 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2005.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,448 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1986.
- How does Greece rank for r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace?
- Greece ranks 28th out of 46 countries with data for 2007.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 251.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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