In 2023, South Korea leads the Global Total Researchers in Software Publishing, significantly ahead of others, accounting for 69.91 units. Canada follows as a distant second at 19.49 units. Emerging markets like the Czech Republic and Hungary show notable growth with 6.89% and 6.81% increases, respectively. In contrast, traditional leaders such as the United Kingdom and Norway experience declines. Despite a modest increase of 0.41% in Taiwan, there is a noteworthy rise of 17.32% in New Zealand indicating a vibrant landscape for future investments in software research.
Future trends to watch include a potential shift with countries like Italy witnessing an 11.27% boost, possibly gaining prominence. Continued growth in the Czech Republic and Hungary suggests Eastern European countries will play greater roles in global software research. Emerging Asian countries might further capitalize on global software research trends, potentially disrupting current hierarchies.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Software Publishing Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 69.91 | 2023 | +4.1% | +5.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 19.49 | 2023 | +2.31% | +4.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 2.41 | 2023 | +0.72% | -0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1.53 | 2023 | +4.47% | +6.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 1.32 | 2023 | +4.2% | +6.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1.21 | 2023 | +4.55% | +0.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 0.65 | 2023 | +10.36% | +17.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 0.45 | 2023 | +6.04% | +11.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.34 | 2023 | -2.81% | -0.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 0.18 | 2023 | -5.4% | -4.78% | View data |
