In 2021, South Korea had the largest number of scientists and researchers per 1,000 employee (full time equivalent), with 17.3 people working in research or science field per 1,000 employees. Sweden was second in the ranking, with 16.6 scientists and researchers per 1,000 employees. On the other hand, the ratio was only 1.2 in Mexico.
Number of scientists and researchers per 1,000 employed (full time equivalent) in comparison between countries 2021
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