The number of researchers in R&D in the US showed a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with values of 4.59, 4.62, 4.66, 4.69, and 4.73 researchers per billion persons, respectively. In 2023, the value stood at 4.56 researchers per billion persons. Analyzing the year-on-year variation from 2024 to 2028, we notice consistent growth:
• From 2024 to 2025: 0.65% increase
• From 2025 to 2026: 0.87% increase
• From 2026 to 2027: 0.64% increase
• From 2027 to 2028: 0.85% increase
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.75%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increased government funding for R&D, advancements in technology, and the growing importance of innovation-driven sectors such as biotechnology and artificial intelligence, all of which could drive further increases in the number of researchers over the coming years.
