The United States leads in R&D-intensive activities with 35.32 thousand employees, followed by Germany and South Korea. Poland and Czech Republic recorded significant year-on-year growth, indicating an emerging focus on R&D. In contrast, Denmark and New Zealand witnessed negative growth. The CAGR analysis over the last five years shows a stable increasing trend in most countries, with Ireland and Estonia experiencing the highest growth. Meanwhile, traditional leaders like the US and Germany maintain steady performance.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in R&D employment due to technological advancements and geopolitical developments. Emerging markets are likely to increase their share as they invest more in R&D to drive innovation.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 35.32 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 19.69 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 7.93 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.05 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 5.49 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 5.23 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.88 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.18 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.97 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.79 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.63% | View data |
