R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE in Romania
Romania: R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE was 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
down 23.1%
World rank
29th
of 46 countries
All-time high
55,182 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1993
All-time low
8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2010
Years of data
18
1993–2010
R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE in Romania, 1993–2010
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2010, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Romania stood at 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE). That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.1% on the previous year and down 63.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Romania peaked at 55,182 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1993 and was at its lowest, 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2010.
That places Romania 29th out of 46 countries with data for 2010, putting it 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 by NACE in Romania, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 55,182 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1994 | 46,751 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 44,782 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 42,598 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 39,569 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 36,141 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 32,013 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -11.4% |
| 2000 | 22,541 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -29.6% |
| 2001 | 19,930 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 18,399 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 16,942 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 16,368 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 16,157 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 13,761 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 13,107 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 11,525 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 10,758 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -23.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17,944 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 46% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Romania's 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,184 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 45% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42,434 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 32,013 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 55,182 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 7 |
| 2000s | 15,949 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10,758 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 22,541 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 26 Portugal 13,695 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 27 Ireland 12,194 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 28 Greece 11,562 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 30 Slovenia 7,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 30 Slovenia 7,056 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 32 Luxembourg 3,289 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More economy & growth data for Romania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 803.14 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 42.23 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 9.37 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0219 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 492.84 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Romania?
- R&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in Romania was 8,271 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 55,182 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1993.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2010.
- How does Romania rank for r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace?
- Romania ranks 29th out of 46 countries with data for 2010.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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