Bulgaria Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2024)
Bulgaria's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 17,601 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024, +1,245 YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2024.
Bulgaria (2024)
17,601
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+1,245 YoY
YoY Change
+1,245
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,601 | +1,245 |
| 2023 | 16,356 | -1,131 |
| 2022 | 17,487 | +1,257 |
| 2021 | 16,230 | -461 |
| 2020 | 16,691 | -249 |
| 2019 | 16,940 | +419 |
| 2018 | 16,521 | +1,427 |
| 2017 | 15,094 | -907 |
| 2016 | 16,001 | +1,765 |
| 2015 | 14,236 | +1,035 |
| 2014 | 13,201 | +926 |
| 2013 | 12,275 | +975 |
| 2012 | 11,300 | -602 |
| 2011 | 11,902 | +923 |
| 2010 | 10,979 | -989 |
| 2009 | 11,968 | +584 |
| 2008 | 11,384 | +181 |
| 2007 | 11,203 | +867 |
| 2006 | 10,336 | +283 |
| 2005 | 10,053 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Bulgaria recorded 17601.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +1245.0. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 17601.0 in 2024 and a trough of 9217.0 in 2001.
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 bulgaria researchers (full-time equivalent) in Bulgaria, 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 17601.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 9217.0 in 2001. The latest reading of 17601.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +1245.0.