R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Lithuania
Lithuania: R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size was 5,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
40th
of 52 countries
All-time high
6,384 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 2022
All-time low
297 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
in 1997
Years of data
29
1996–2024
R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Lithuania, 1996–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
In 2024, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Lithuania stood at 5,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE).
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 76.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Lithuania peaked at 6,384 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022 and was at its lowest, 297 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 1997.
That places Lithuania 40th out of 52 countries with data for 2024, 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 by size in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Full-time equivalent (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 325 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | — |
| 1997 | 297 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -8.6% |
| 1998 | 382 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +28.6% |
| 1999 | 399 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 569 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +42.6% |
| 2001 | 646 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.5% |
| 2002 | 412 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -36.2% |
| 2003 | 664 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +61.2% |
| 2004 | 981 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +47.7% |
| 2005 | 1,190 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +21.3% |
| 2006 | 1,276 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 2,160 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +69.3% |
| 2008 | 1,944 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 1,527 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 2,069 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +35.5% |
| 2011 | 2,085 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 1,771 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 2,401 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +35.6% |
| 2014 | 3,307 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +37.7% |
| 2015 | 2,714 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -17.9% |
| 2016 | 2,630 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 3,783 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +43.8% |
| 2018 | 4,304 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 4,813 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.8% |
| 2020 | 5,370 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +11.6% |
| 2021 | 5,679 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 6,384 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 5,735 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 5,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 350.75 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 297 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 399 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,137 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 412 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 2,160 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,988 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 1,771 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4,813 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,799 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5,370 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 6,384 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 37 Serbia 7,974 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 38 Croatia 7,106 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 38 Croatia 7,106 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 40 Lithuania 5,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 42 Estonia 5,364 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 42 Estonia 5,364 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Lithuania?
- R&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Lithuania was 5,828 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 6,384 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2022.
- What is the lowest r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 297 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 1997.
- How does Lithuania rank for r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size?
- Lithuania ranks 40th out of 52 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size class and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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