Belgium Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2024)
Belgium's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 81,670 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024, +2,648.8 YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2024.
Belgium (2024)
81,670
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+2,648.8 YoY
YoY Change
+2,648.8
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81,670 | +2,648.8 |
| 2023 | 79,021.2 | +2,901.5 |
| 2022 | 76,119.7 | -112.8 |
| 2021 | 76,232.5 | +13,784.6 |
| 2020 | 62,447.9 | +1,829.4 |
| 2019 | 60,618.5 | +3,162.3 |
| 2018 | 57,456.2 | +3,445.9 |
| 2017 | 54,010.3 | +2,388.1 |
| 2016 | 51,622.2 | -1,556.3 |
| 2015 | 53,178.5 | +2,358.8 |
| 2014 | 50,819.7 | +4,464.6 |
| 2013 | 46,355.1 | +757.8 |
| 2012 | 45,597.3 | +2,911.5 |
| 2011 | 42,685.8 | +1,853.3 |
| 2010 | 40,832.5 | +2,607.1 |
| 2009 | 38,225.4 | +1,450.9 |
| 2008 | 36,774.5 | +456.1 |
| 2007 | 36,318.4 | +1,439.5 |
| 2006 | 34,878.9 | +1,732.9 |
| 2005 | 33,146 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Belgium recorded 81670.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +2648.8. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 81670.0 in 2024 and a trough of 30539.6 in 2000.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks belgium researchers (full-time equivalent) in Belgium, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 81670.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 30539.6 in 2000. The latest reading of 81670.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +2648.8.