Latvia Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2024)
Latvia's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 4,342 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024, +5.1% YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2024.
Latvia (2024)
4,342
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+5.1% YoY
YoY Change
+5.1%
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,342 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 4,130 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 4,261 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 4,537 | +11.4% |
| 2020 | 4,072 | +12.1% |
| 2019 | 3,632 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 3,456 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 3,482 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 3,152 | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 3,613 | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 3,748 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 3,625 | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 3,904 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 3,947 | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 3,896 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 3,621 | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 4,370 | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 4,157 | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 3,935 | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 3,282 | -1.3% |
About this Dataset
Latvia recorded 4,342 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024. The latest change was +212. Across 2000–2024 the series ranges from 3,152 in 2016 to 4,537 in 2021.
This page tracks researchers (R&D professionals, excluding technicians and support staff, full-time equivalent) in Latvia 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 Latvia 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 2000–2024 (25 observations).
The series peaked at 4,537 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 3,152 in 2016. The latest reading of 4,342 in 2024 represents a change of +212.