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Human resources

Total number of researchers during 2005 was reported to be 35,564 (Headcount) and 67% were from education sector. Available R&D manpower data through UNESCO for the latest available year are given below in terms of head count and FTE.

Table: Human Resources in R&D
SourceNational R&D Survey National R&D Survey
Year20052005
UnitsHeadcountFTE
R&D Personnel  
R&D Personnel per thousand employed  
Business R&D Personnel  
Higher education R&D Personnel  
Government R&D Personnel  
Private non-profit R&D Personnel  
Researchers35,564 
Researchers per thousand employed  
Business Researchers673 
Higher education Researchers23,750 
Government Researchers11,1415,738
Private non-profit Researchers  
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2009 edition