Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing was 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants in 2019. ▲ Rising
Latest (2019)
1.6 Per thousand inhabitants
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
2nd
of 44 countries
All-time high
1.6 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2018
All-time low
1.3 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2014
Years of data
7
2013–2019
Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing in United Kingdom, 2013–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per thousand inhabitants.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants for graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing in 2019. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% over ten years.
That places United Kingdom 2nd out of 44 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Per thousand inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.4 Per thousand inhabitants | — |
| 2014 | 1.3 Per thousand inhabitants | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 1.4 Per thousand inhabitants | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 1.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 1.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9 Per thousand inhabitants, 1.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9 Per thousand inhabitants, 1.8× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 1 Switzerland 1.8 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 2 United Kingdom 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 4 Czechia 1.3 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 4 Denmark 1.3 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 4 France 1.3 Per thousand inhabitants compare
More population data for United Kingdom
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing in United Kingdom?
- Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing in United Kingdom was 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.6 Per thousand inhabitants in 2018.
- What is the lowest graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3 Per thousand inhabitants in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing?
- United Kingdom ranks 2nd out of 44 countries with data for 2019.
- Is graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Graduates at doctoral level, in science, math., computing, engineering, manufacturing, construction, by sex - per 1000 of population aged 25-34. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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