Germany Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2024)
Germany's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 513,100 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024, +12,934 YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2024.
Germany (2024)
513,100
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+12,934 YoY
YoY Change
+12,934
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 513,100 | +12,934 |
| 2023 | 500,166 | +14,155 |
| 2022 | 486,011 | +24,366 |
| 2021 | 461,645 | +10,849 |
| 2020 | 450,796 | +98.7 |
| 2019 | 450,697.3 | +17,012.3 |
| 2018 | 433,685 | +14,067.8 |
| 2017 | 419,617.2 | +20,011.9 |
| 2016 | 399,605.3 | +11,623.3 |
| 2015 | 387,982 | +36,059.5 |
| 2014 | 351,922.5 | -2,540.9 |
| 2013 | 354,463.4 | +2,044.4 |
| 2012 | 352,419 | +13,730.3 |
| 2011 | 338,688.7 | +10,692.2 |
| 2010 | 327,996.5 | +10,689.7 |
| 2009 | 317,306.8 | +14,665.9 |
| 2008 | 302,640.9 | +11,787.9 |
| 2007 | 290,853 | +11,031 |
| 2006 | 279,822 | +7,674 |
| 2005 | 272,148 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 513100.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +12934.0. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 513100.0 in 2024 and a trough of 257874.0 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 germany researchers (full-time equivalent) in Germany, 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 513100.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 257874.0 in 2000. The latest reading of 513100.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +12934.0.