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Indicator 9.5.2
Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants
Full-time equivalent, and full-time and part-time researchers per 1,000,000 population
This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghana statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghana-specific metadata information.
Metadata last updated
Oct 15, 2022
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
UN designated tier
Tier I
UN custodian agency
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)