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Belgium Researchers in R&D (per million people) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Belgium stood at 5,990 in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 2.9% from 5,819 in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 4,162 (up 44% since). The latest value is the highest since 1996; the lowest was 2,477 in 1996. Belgium ranked 10th highest of the 76 countries in this dataset in 2023; Liechtenstein ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Category: Technology and Internet · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1996–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Belgium?

Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Belgium stood at 5,990 in 2023, according to World Bank.

Is Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Belgium rising or falling?

The latest value is up 2.9% from 5,819 in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 4,162 (up 44% since).

How does Belgium rank for Researchers in R&D (per million people)?

Belgium ranked 10th highest of the 76 countries in this dataset in 2023; Liechtenstein ranked first.

What is the highest Researchers in R&D (per million people) on record in Belgium?

The latest value is the highest since 1996; the lowest was 2,477 in 1996.

Metadata for Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Belgium
IndicatorResearchers in R&D (per million people)
CountryBelgium
CategoryTechnology and Internet
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 5,990 (2023)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Researchers in R&D (per million people) — Belgium [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sp-pop-scie-rd-p6/BEL. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.SCIE.RD.P6

MLA

World Bank. "Researchers in R&D (per million people) — Belgium." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sp-pop-scie-rd-p6/BEL. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.SCIE.RD.P6.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Researchers in R&D (per million people) — Belgium." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sp-pop-scie-rd-p6/BEL. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.SCIE.RD.P6.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_sp_pop_scie_rd_p6_bel,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Researchers in R\&D (per million people) --- Belgium}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sp-pop-scie-rd-p6/BEL},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.SCIE.RD.P6}
}