The global landscape of Total Internal R&D Personnel in Motion Picture, Video, Television Programme Production; Programming and Broadcasting Activities indicates a varied engagement across countries. The United Kingdom leads with 2.56K FTEs, outpacing other nations. South Korea follows at 0.97K, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 8.5% in 2023. Similarly, Italy reported a strong increase of 14.51%, reaching 0.44K FTEs, while Canada also experienced a modest growth of 1.55% to 0.65K. Conversely, Japan saw a notable decline of 14.53%, indicating a shift in focus or resources elsewhere. Smaller European countries like Slovenia and the Czech Republic experienced contractions, aligning with broader regional trends.
Future trends to watch include digital transformation and AI's increasing role, which may boost R&D activity in more technologically inclined countries. Asia-Pacific regions, particularly South Korea, are expected to continue their upward trajectories given their robust media ecosystems. Meanwhile, European nations may experience rebounding R&D numbers as they adapt to new content delivery methods and emerging markets continue to scale up production capabilities.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Motion Picture, Video, Television Programme Production; Programming and Broadcasting Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 2,560 | 2023 | +4.08% | +1.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 967.55 | 2023 | +6.91% | +8.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 648 | 2023 | +2.21% | +1.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 439.1 | 2023 | +5.76% | +14.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 418 | 2023 | +8.57% | +7.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 72 | 2023 | +4.35% | +13.63% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Taiwan | 61.18 | 2023 | +5.23% | +5.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 26 | 2023 | -18.75% | -14.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 19 | 2023 | +5.56% | +4.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 8.14 | 2023 | +1.94% | -2% | View data |
