R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE was 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
556 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 17.8%
World rank
50th
of 52 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

02004006002005201420232005: 128 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2006: 72 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2007: 73 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2008: 78 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2009: 91 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2010: 104.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2011: 166.2 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2012: 138.7 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2013: 152.6 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2014: 240.6 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2015: 391 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2016: 418.5 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2017: 418.7 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2018: 494.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2019: 548.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2020: 587.4 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2022: 471.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE)2023: 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE)

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 North Macedonia is 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023.

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.

North Macedonia ranks 50th of 52 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 by NACE in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE Rev. 2 activity and sex in North Macedonia, 2005 to 2023.
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%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 556 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,747 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 2% of the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 48 Malta 1,633 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
  2. 49 Cyprus 850 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
  3. 51 Bosnia and Herzegovina 352 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
  4. 52 Montenegro 185.9 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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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 50th out of 52 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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Indicator
R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by NACE Rev. 2 activity and sex
Unit
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
56 places, 1,027 data points, 2005–2024
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