Definitions

Data refer to the number of research and development (R&D) manpower for full time equivalent (FTE).

Concepts

Statistics on R&D Manpower (FTE) are compiled based on the findings of the National Survey of Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE). R&D manpower comprise of research scientists and engineers (RSEs), full-time post-graduate research students (only applicable for institutes of higher learning and public research institutes), non-degree researchers, technicians and other supporting staff.
Full time equivalent (FTE) refer to manpower in terms of full-time equivalent years. A person who spends 30% of his time on R&D and the rest on other activities during the one-year reporting period should be considered as 0.3 FTE. If a full-time R&D worker is employed for only six months during the one-year reporting period, this results in a 0.5 FTE.
The population data (denominator) used to derive this indicator is based on Singapore's total population.

Computational Method

(Total number of FTE researchers) / (Total population) x 1,000,000,
where both the numerator and denominator should be based on the same reference period.

Disaggregation

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Data Source

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Data Collection

Statistics on R&D manpower for FTE are compiled based on the findings of the National Survey of Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE).

Time Period

1994 onwards

Frequency

Annual

SDG Global Metadata

https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/files/Metadata-09-05-02.pdf

Indicator 9.5.2

Series