The number of Higher Education Researchers in Denmark has experienced fluctuations over the past decade. In 2023, the number of researchers stood at 29.44 thousand. Between 2013 and 2017, there were notable variances including declines in 2016 and 2017. However, since 2018 the numbers have generally increased, showing a more steady growth pattern. The last two years showed a positive year-on-year growth of 2.08% in 2022 and 2.02% in 2023. Over the past five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) was 1.38%.
The future trend forecasts a continued increase with a 5-year CAGR of 1.45%, predicting approximately 32.25 thousand researchers by 2028. Key trends to watch for include the impact of government funding, international collaborations, and technological advancements which could influence these forecasts.
