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

Link to United Nations SDG global metadata

Indicator 9.5.2