Switzerland Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2023)
Switzerland's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 54,013 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023, +1,947 YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2023.
Switzerland (2023)
54,013
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+1,947 YoY
YoY Change
+1,947
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
9
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54,013 | +1,947 |
| 2021 | 52,066 | +4,531 |
| 2019 | 47,535 | +3,260 |
| 2017 | 44,275 | +519 |
| 2015 | 43,756 | +7,971 |
| 2012 | 35,785 | +10,643.3 |
| 2008 | 25,141.7 | -258.3 |
| 2004 | 25,400 | -705 |
| 2000 | 26,105 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Switzerland recorded 54013.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was +1947.0. The historical series (2000–2023) shows a peak of 54013.0 in 2023 and a trough of 25141.7 in 2008.
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 switzerland researchers (full-time equivalent) in Switzerland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2023 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2023. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 54013.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 25141.7 in 2008. The latest reading of 54013.0 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of +1947.0.