Notes:
1) In even-numbered years, the distribution to personnel groups is estimated, among other things, on the basis of the previous year. Data on female R&D personnel in the business sector are only available for odd-numbered years. As of 2023, reporting unit statistical enterprise.
2) As of 2023, the cell-key method is applied for the government sector to ensure confidentiality, which may result in discrepancies when summing up values.
3) Data on male R&D personnel are calculated, as these figures are not reported by Eurostat. Rounding differences.

m = data not available.

Last update: January 16, 2026

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