The 2023 data on Global Total Internal R&D Personnel in Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis reveals Germany as the leader, followed by the UK and South Korea. Notably, South Korea and Italy saw significant year-on-year growth at 3.3% and 3.73%, respectively. Emerging markets such as New Zealand and Slovakia exhibited remarkable increases over the past year, with growth rates of 21.64% and 8.93%. However, countries like Hungary experienced a decline (-2.62%) in personnel share.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in South Korean R&D investments and potential expansion in underrepresented Eastern European markets, driven by increasing global emphasis on sustainability and technological innovation.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.37 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 19.02 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 12.95 | 2023 | +3.04% | +3.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.01 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 7.31 | 2023 | -0.016% | +0.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.85 | 2023 | +3.82% | +3.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.67 | 2023 | +7.01% | +4.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.28 | 2023 | +4.98% | +2.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.14 | 2023 | +4.65% | +2.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 2.14 | 2023 | +15.66% | +21.64% | View data |
