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

Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Russia stood at 2,639 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.5% from 2,653 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 3,073 (down 14% since). The latest value is the lowest since 1996; the highest was 3,793 in 1996. Russia ranked 31st 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 Russia?

Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Russia stood at 2,639 in 2024, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is down 0.5% from 2,653 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 3,073 (down 14% since).

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

Russia ranked 31st 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 Russia?

The latest value is the lowest since 1996; the highest was 3,793 in 1996.

Metadata for Researchers in R&D (per million people) in Russia
IndicatorResearchers in R&D (per million people)
CountryRussia
CategoryTechnology and Internet
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 2,639 (2024)

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_sp_pop_scie_rd_p6_rus,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Researchers in R\&D (per million people) --- Russia}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sp-pop-scie-rd-p6/RUS},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.SCIE.RD.P6?locations=RU}
}