Denmark Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2024)
Denmark's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 53,166 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024, +1.4% YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2001–2024.
Denmark (2024)
53,166
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+1.4% YoY
YoY Change
+1.4%
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
24
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53,166 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 52,427.4 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 53,081 | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 45,017 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 44,553 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 44,671 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 43,924 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 43,966 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 44,599 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 42,826 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 41,409 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 39,968.3 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 40,080.3 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 39,181 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 37,435.1 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 36,789 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 35,701.7 | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 30,174 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 28,846.3 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 28,179 | +7.7% |
About this Dataset
Denmark recorded 53,166 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024. The latest change was +738.6. Across 2001–2024 the series ranges from 19,453 in 2001 to 53,166 in 2024.
This page tracks researchers (R&D professionals, excluding technicians and support staff, full-time equivalent) in Denmark 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 Denmark 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 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2001–2024 (24 observations).
The series peaked at 53,166 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 19,453 in 2001. The latest reading of 53,166 in 2024 represents a change of +738.6.