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%
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 +3.7%. Across 2000–2023 the series ranges from 25,141.7 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2008 to 54,013 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023.
This page tracks researchers (R&D professionals, excluding technicians and support staff, full-time equivalent) in Switzerland. 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. 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 is at its highest recorded level, 54,013 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2023, up from a low of 25,141.7 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2008. The latest change was +3.7%.