Italy - Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development

Since 2014, Italy Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development increased 4.6% year on year. With 7,150.5 Full-Time Equivalent in 2019, the country was number 8 among other countries in Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development. Italy is overtaken by Canada, which was ranked number 7 with 9,699 Full-Time Equivalent and is followed by Hungary at 7,023 Full-Time Equivalent. United Kingdom topped the ranking with 23,643 Full-Time Equivalent in 2019, that is +1.2% versus 2018. Japan, Germany and France respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Hungary recorded the best 5 years average growth at +166.8% per year, while Romania was the worst growing country at -11.4% per year.

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Date Units (Full-Time Equivalent)
2019 7,150.50
2018 6,967.70
2017 6,723.00
2016 6,952.00
2015 6,151.00
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How does Italy rank in Total Researchers in Scientific Research and Development?

# 33 Countries Units (Full-Time Equivalent) Last YoY 5‑years CAGR
1 #1
United Kingdom
23,643 2019 +1.2 % +2.2 % View data
2 #2
Japan
19,634 2019 +1.9 % +0.1 % View data
7 #7
Canada
9,699 2019 -0.4 % -3.4 % View data
8 #8
Italy
7,151 2019 +2.6 % +4.5 % View data
9 #9
Hungary
7,023 2019 +7.7 % +166.8 % View data
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