This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldova statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Moldovan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
Indicator information |
The researchers (in full-time equivalent - FTE) per 100 000 inhabitants is a direct measure of the number of research and development (R&D) employees per 100 000 inhabitants. |
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Indicator |
Indicator 9.5.2: Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per 100 000 inhabitants |
Definition and concepts |
Researchers are professional engaged in the conception or creation of new knowledge, products, procedures, methods and systems, as well as managing these types of activity. "Full-time equivalent (FTE)" (person-year) is defined as the ratio of working hours actually spent on research and development in a certain reference period (a calendar year) divided by the total number of statutory hours devoted to this activity. The indicator can be calculated per 1 000 000 inhabitants. |
Unit of measure |
Per 100 000 inhabitants |
Data sources |
1) Statistical survey N.1-science "Research and development activity" 2) Population statistics |
Data providers |
National Bureau of Statistics |
Institutional mandate |
Ministry of Education and Research |
Method of computation |
The number researchers (in full-time equivalent - FTE) per 100 000 inhabitants is calculated as Total researchers (FTE) divided by Total population of the country and multiplied by 100 000. |
Comparability/deviation from international standards |
At the national level the indicator is calculated per 100 000 inhabitants. It is also possible to report per 1 000 000 inhabitants. |
Data last updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
Metadata last updated | Apr 26, 2023 |