Areas
IETF areas group the working groups by field. Older RFCs predate the current area structure.
| Area | RFCs | Years |
|---|---|---|
| rtg | 1,386 | 1990-2026 |
| ops | 924 | 1991-2026 |
| int | 902 | 1990-2026 |
| sec | 806 | 1991-2026 |
| app | 544 | 1990-2015 |
| art | 427 | 1998-2026 |
| rai | 415 | 1996-2015 |
| wit | 379 | 1999-2026 |
| tsv | 357 | 1992-2023 |
| mgt | 58 | 1990-1996 |
| gen | 53 | 1993-2026 |
| usv | 33 | 1990-2001 |
| sub | 19 | 2002-2005 |
| ops-old | 11 | 1992-1996 |
| osi | 4 | 1990-1994 |
| ipng | 2 | 1994-1996 |