Malta Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent) (2024)
Malta's Researchers (Full-Time Equivalent): 1,421 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024, +176 YoY. Eurostat (RD_P_PERSOCC), 2000–2024.
Malta (2024)
1,421
full-time equivalents (FTE)
+176 YoY
YoY Change
+176
full-time equivalents (FTE)
Trend
up
Series length
23
years of data
Data
| Year | full-time equivalents (FTE) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,421 | +176 |
| 2023 | 1,245 | +26 |
| 2022 | 1,219 | +132 |
| 2021 | 1,087 | +75.8 |
| 2020 | 1,011.2 | +72.2 |
| 2019 | 939 | +33 |
| 2018 | 906 | -27.4 |
| 2017 | 933.4 | +37.3 |
| 2016 | 896.1 | +76.3 |
| 2015 | 819.8 | +31.8 |
| 2014 | 788 | -15.5 |
| 2013 | 803.5 | -34 |
| 2012 | 837.5 | +91.1 |
| 2011 | 746.4 | +159 |
| 2010 | 587.4 | +93.1 |
| 2009 | 494.3 | -46.7 |
| 2008 | 541 | +48.7 |
| 2007 | 492.3 | -28.7 |
| 2006 | 521 | +42.2 |
| 2005 | 478.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Malta recorded 1421.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +176.0. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of 1421.0 in 2024 and a trough of 272.0 in 2002.
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 malta researchers (full-time equivalent) in Malta, 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 1421.0 full-time equivalents (FTE) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 272.0 in 2002. The latest reading of 1421.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +176.0.