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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Data extracted on 21 February 2024.

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants

Indicator number

9.5.2

Target name

Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

Target number

9.5

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1

UN custodian agency

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

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UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Data extracted on 21 February 2024.

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