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

Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Spain stood at 3,654 in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 7.9% from 3,387 in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 2,624 (up 39% since). The latest value is the highest since 1996; the lowest was 1,286 in 1996. Spain ranked 28th 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 Spain?

Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Spain stood at 3,654 in 2023, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is up 7.9% from 3,387 in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 2,624 (up 39% since).

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

Spain ranked 28th 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 Spain?

The latest value is the highest since 1996; the lowest was 1,286 in 1996.

Metadata for Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Spain
IndicatorResearchers in R&D (per million people)
CountrySpain
CategoryTechnology and Internet
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 3,654 (2023)

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APA

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

MLA

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

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_sp_pop_scie_rd_p6_esp,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Researchers in R\&D (per million people) --- Spain}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sp-pop-scie-rd-p6/ESP},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.SCIE.RD.P6}
}