Facts about Forskerforbundet

Our members are employed in scientific, technical-administrative or librarian positions at universities, colleges, research institutes, museums, archives, healthcare organizations and in public administration related to research and higher education.

Forskerforbundet's number of members is on the rise and in April, 2023 we reached 25,000 members.

Facts about us (total per January 1, 2024)

280 local branches, 73% of the members are civil servants and 56% are female members.

• Forskerforbundet is organized as a civil servant model and the members are direct members of Forskerforbundet. 
• We have local representatives at all work places that have at least 3 members.
• Currently, we have  approximately 280 local branches varying in size from 3 to 2,000 members. 
• We do not have county teams or other regional organizations.
• Our 25,484 members per 1.1.2024 consists of: 21,254 employed members, 931 students and 2,495 pensioners. 
• 56% of our members are female, an increase from 40% just 20 years ago.
• 73% are civil servants, 4% are municipal employees and 23% are employed in the private sector.