Ireland vs United Kingdom: Share of R&D personnel and researchers in total active population and
Ireland
2.5%
in 2023
United Kingdom
2.4%
in 2018
Ireland rank
16th
United Kingdom rank
17th
Share of R&D personnel and researchers in total active population and over time
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 2.5% against 2.4% in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2005 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Ireland ranks 16th and United Kingdom ranks 17th of 48 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 2.0% | 0.2% | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of r&d personnel and researchers in total active population and, Ireland or United Kingdom?
- Ireland, at 2.5% against 2.4% in United Kingdom as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of r&d personnel and researchers in total active population and between Ireland and United Kingdom?
- 0.1%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Kingdom?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2017.
- How do Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for share of r&d personnel and researchers in total active population and?
- Ireland ranks 16th and United Kingdom ranks 17th of 48 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Share of R&D personnel and researchers in total active population and employment by sector of performance and sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.