R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector … 2 in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector … 2 was 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
556 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 17.8%
World rank
51st
of 54 countries
All-time high
587.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2020
All-time low
72 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2006
Years of data
18
2005–2023
R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE in North Macedonia, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2023, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in North Macedonia stood at 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.8% on the previous year and up 264.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in North Macedonia peaked at 587.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2020 and was at its lowest, 72 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2006.
That places North Macedonia 51st out of 54 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 … 2 in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 128 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 2006 | 72 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -43.8% |
| 2007 | 73 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 78 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 91 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 104.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 166.2 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +59.0% |
| 2012 | 138.7 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -16.5% |
| 2013 | 152.6 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 240.6 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +57.7% |
| 2015 | 391 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +62.5% |
| 2016 | 418.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 418.7 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 494.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 548.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 587.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 471.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -19.7% |
| 2023 | 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +17.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 88.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 72 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 128 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 307.38 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 104.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 548.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 538.43 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 471.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 587.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 3 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 48 Latvia 2,082 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 49 Malta 1,577 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 50 Cyprus 850 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 51 North Macedonia 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 53 Bosnia and Herzegovina 352 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 54 Montenegro 185.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
More economy & growth data for North Macedonia
- Gross domestic product (GDP) and Gross value added (GVA) in volume by 112.5 Index, 2020=100 (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) at current market prices by NUTS 2 region 15,672 Million euro (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) at current market prices by NUTS 3 region 15,672 Million euro (2024)
- Average annual population to calculate regional GDP data (thousand) 1,824 Thousand (2024)
- Gross value added at basic prices by NUTS 3 region 13,540 Current prices, million euro (2024)
- Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 by NUTS 2 region 5.2 Index (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) and main components (output, expenditure) 116.02 Chain linked volumes, index 2020=100 (2026)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) and main components per capita 2,660 Current prices, euro per capita (2025)
- Economic sentiment and confidence indicators by sector - monthly data -7.2 (2026)
- Construction producer prices or costs, new residential buildings 129.7 Index, 2021=100 (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in North Macedonia?
- R&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace in North Macedonia was 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 587.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2020.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 72 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2006.
- How does North Macedonia rank for r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace?
- North Macedonia ranks 51st out of 54 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by nace rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 264.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE Rev. 2 activity and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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