The number of higher education researchers in Norway was recorded at 32.23 thousand persons in 2023. This count is forecasted to increase steadily over the next few years, with values projected to reach 32.94 thousand in 2024, 33.67 thousand in 2025, 34.4 thousand in 2026, 35.12 thousand in 2027, and 35.83 thousand in 2028. This demonstrates a consistent year-on-year growth rate, averaging around 2.7% annually.
Key variations over the recent years indicate a positive and sustained upward trend. Over the last two years (2023-2024, 2024-2025), the number of researchers increased by approximately 2.2% and 2.3% respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028 is about 2.7%.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of international collaborations, funding fluctuations, and governmental policies on higher education. These factors, along with advancements in research fields and educational technologies, could significantly influence the number and composition of researchers in Norway's higher education sector.
