Switzerland Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2023)
Switzerland's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 54,013 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023, +3.7% vs 2021. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2023.
Switzerland (2023)
54,013
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+3.7% vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
+3.7%
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
9
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54,013 | n/a |
| 2021 | 52,066 | n/a |
| 2019 | 47,535 | n/a |
| 2017 | 44,275 | n/a |
| 2015 | 43,756 | n/a |
| 2012 | 35,785 | n/a |
| 2008 | 25,141.7 | n/a |
| 2004 | 25,400 | n/a |
| 2000 | 26,105 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Switzerland recorded 54,013 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023. The latest change was +1,947. Across 2000–2023 the series ranges from 25,141.7 in 2008 to 54,013 in 2023.
This page tracks researchers (R&D professionals, excluding technicians and support staff, full-time equivalent) in Switzerland from 2000 to present. Researcher headcount is the most direct measure of scientific human capital available for frontier research.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks researchers (R&D professionals, excluding technicians and support staff, full-time equivalent) in Switzerland from 2000 to present. Researcher headcount is the most direct measure of scientific human capital available for frontier research. It is published by Eurostat and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2023. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2000–2023 (9 observations).
The series peaked at 54,013 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 25,141.7 in 2008. The latest reading of 54,013 in 2023 represents a change of +1,947.