R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Romania
Romania: R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size was 15,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE)
Change on year
up 13.1%
World rank
31st
of 52 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
32
1993–2024
R&D personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Romania, 1993–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Romania is 15,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.1% on the previous year and up 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size 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 31st out of 52 countries with data for 2024, 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 size 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% |
| 2011 | 10,002 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 10,887 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 10,514 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 10,437 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 10,128 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 10,785 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 11,525 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 12,081 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 11,628 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 11,880 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 13,711 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +15.4% |
| 2022 | 14,331 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 13,754 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 15,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | +13.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 15,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,747 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 54% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Romania's 15,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE) is below the median for high income countries, which is 43,607 Full-time equivalent (FTE), 36% of the median. (35 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 | 10,626 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 8,271 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 12,081 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,846 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 11,880 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 15,552 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 28 Norway 28,747 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 29 Ireland 27,502 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 30 Greece 23,250 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 32 Bulgaria 14,343 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 33 Slovenia 11,383 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 33 Slovenia 11,383 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 size in Romania?
- R&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size in Romania was 15,552 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 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 size 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 size?
- Romania ranks 31st out of 52 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d personnel and researchers in business enterprise sector by size rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.0%. 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 size class and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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