The forecast for higher education researchers in France from 2024 to 2028 shows a marginal annual increase, stabilizing the number at just over 27.46 researchers. From 2023, where the number stood at 27.45, the year-on-year growth appears negligible, with the variation in the vicinity of 0.01% for each subsequent year. Over the five-year period, the cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) is almost flat, indicating a period of stagnation.

Future trends to watch for:

Policy shifts in France that could impact funding and researcher recruitment in higher education.
Technological advancements that may increase research productivity and attract more researchers.
International collaborations that might influence domestic researcher numbers.