The latest data for 2024 shows that South Korea leads with 451.72 FTEs, followed by Spain and Chile. The year 2023 saw significant growth in Japan's agricultural researchers, with an increase of 18.18%, while Italy also experienced a notable 29.23% rise. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Slovakia saw reductions in researchers by 5.07% and 13.34%, respectively. Over five years, Slovenia displayed impressive growth, whereas the Czech Republic maintained modest increases. Countries like Lithuania and Finland continue to grow from smaller bases.
In future trends, expect continued investments in innovation and technology for sustainable agriculture, with potential growth in data-driven agritech solutions and climate-resilient practices. Nations that integrate these advancements are likely to experience expanded research capabilities and workforce.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Agriculture Forestry and Fishing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 451.72 | 2023 | +8.47% | +9.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 384.09 | 2023 | +1.19% | +1.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Chile | 348.53 | 2023 | +2.94% | +5.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 328.9 | 2023 | +2.17% | +1.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 298 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 272 | 2023 | +13.81% | +18.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 256 | 2023 | +3.23% | +3.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 218 | 2023 | +1.87% | +4.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 162.2 | 2023 | +6.08% | +29.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 152 | 2023 | -0.65% | -1.02% | View data |
