In 2024, China leads globally with 966.18K manufacturing researchers, followed by Japan, South Korea, and Germany. Year-on-year, leading economies depict stable or modest growth, with China's researcher count rising by 1.44%, and South Korea and Germany seeing increases of 3.39% and 2.46%, respectively. Conversely, Japan shows a slight decline at 0.1%. Smaller economies like Poland, Hungary, and Estonia demonstrate robust growth, indicating potential sector dynamism. Over the last five years, trends suggest modest compound annual growth rates (CAGR), highlighting diverging national strategies in research investments.
Looking ahead, Asia continues to dominate as a hub for manufacturing research, with emerging European markets making strides. Watch for shifts in research growth as technological advancements, funding policies, and geopolitical changes may reshape manufacturing priorities and global research distribution.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacturing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 966,180 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 439,300 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 301,280 | 2023 | +3.31% | +3.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 235,210 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Taiwan | 112,600 | 2023 | +3.05% | +3.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 56,040 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 47,780 | 2023 | +2.89% | +3.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 26,440 | 2023 | -1.84% | -1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 24,870 | 2023 | +4.33% | +5.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 20,100 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.56% | View data |
