The forecast for Total Internal R&D Personnel in the UK's Manufacture of Communication Equipment begins at 1.44 thousand FTEs in 2024, slightly decreasing each year to reach 1.40 thousand by 2028. In 2023, the figure stood at 1.45 thousand, marking a gradual annual decline through the forecast period. The year-on-year variation approximates a steady decline of around 0.7% annually. This results in a negative CAGR of approximately 0.7% over five years, signifying a slow but continual decrease in personnel.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements altering resource needs, potential policy impacts on R&D investments, and evolving industry demands for newer communication technologies, which could influence internal R&D staffing strategies.
