Spain Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2024)
Spain's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 184,382 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024, +9,338 YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2024.
Spain (2024)
184,382
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+9,338 YoY
YoY Change
+9,338
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 184,382 | +9,338 |
| 2023 | 175,044 | +13,293 |
| 2022 | 161,751 | +7,626 |
| 2021 | 154,125 | +8,753.5 |
| 2020 | 145,371.5 | +1,397.6 |
| 2019 | 143,973.9 | +3,853.8 |
| 2018 | 140,120.1 | +6,906.9 |
| 2017 | 133,213.2 | +6,579.8 |
| 2016 | 126,633.4 | +4,196.4 |
| 2015 | 122,437 | +201.6 |
| 2014 | 122,235.4 | -989.3 |
| 2013 | 123,224.7 | -3,552.8 |
| 2012 | 126,777.5 | -3,457.4 |
| 2011 | 130,234.9 | -4,418.1 |
| 2010 | 134,653 | +849.6 |
| 2009 | 133,803.4 | +2,817.1 |
| 2008 | 130,986.3 | +8,362.2 |
| 2007 | 122,624.1 | +6,825.7 |
| 2006 | 115,798.4 | +6,078.1 |
| 2005 | 109,720.3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Spain recorded 184382.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +9338.0. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 184382.0 in 2024 and a trough of 76669.6 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 spain researchers (full-time equivalent) in Spain, 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 184382.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 76669.6 in 2000. The latest reading of 184382.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +9338.0.