Ireland Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2024)
Ireland's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 30,729 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024, +1,011 YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2024.
Ireland (2024)
30,729
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+1,011 YoY
YoY Change
+1,011
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,729 | +1,011 |
| 2023 | 29,718 | +1,642 |
| 2022 | 28,076 | +1,995 |
| 2021 | 26,081 | +295 |
| 2020 | 25,786 | +1,453 |
| 2019 | 24,333 | +1,791 |
| 2018 | 22,542 | -1,903 |
| 2017 | 24,445 | +129.1 |
| 2016 | 24,315.9 | +2,088.9 |
| 2015 | 22,227 | -2,316 |
| 2014 | 24,543 | +836 |
| 2013 | 23,707 | +1,339 |
| 2012 | 22,368 | +7,099 |
| 2011 | 15,269 | +1,093 |
| 2010 | 14,176 | -13 |
| 2009 | 14,189 | -313 |
| 2008 | 14,502 | +1,807.3 |
| 2007 | 12,694.7 | +522.7 |
| 2006 | 12,172 | +585 |
| 2005 | 11,587 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Ireland recorded 30729.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +1011.0. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 30729.0 in 2024 and a trough of 8516.0 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 ireland researchers (full-time equivalent) in Ireland, 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 30729.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 8516.0 in 2000. The latest reading of 30729.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +1011.0.