In 2023, South Korea led with a dominant 61.61% share, far surpassing other countries. Canada followed with 20.13%, while Norway, the United Kingdom, and Romania had lower shares. South Korea's share grew by 5.97% year-on-year, reflecting a strong commitment to R&D in publishing. Notably, New Zealand and Lithuania saw significant increases, while Japan and Slovenia experienced declines. Over five years, countries like Finland and Poland emerged with impressive average annual growth rates, indicating rising R&D investments in publishing.
Future trends to watch include the potential increase in digital publishing innovation, driving further R&D investments, especially in technologically advanced and rapidly growing markets like South Korea and Finland. Shifts in global publishing demands could influence the strategic focus of R&D personnel distribution worldwide.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Publishing Activities Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 61.61 | 2023 | +4.45% | +5.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 20.13 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 2.96 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 2.24 | 2023 | +3.35% | +1.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 2.23 | 2023 | +5.19% | +0.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1.93 | 2023 | +4.68% | +5.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1.91 | 2023 | +4.51% | +8.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 1.27 | 2023 | +3.89% | +8.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1.2 | 2023 | +4.26% | +6.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.18 | 2023 | +4.43% | +4.15% | View data |
