The 2023 figures show France leading in scientific R&D employment with 29.75 thousand persons, followed by South Korea and Germany. Year-on-year, Ireland had the highest growth at 5.08%, while Estonia experienced the largest decline at -2.33%. Over the last two years, Hungary and Greece also saw significant increases, while Poland and Slovakia saw declines. These variations indicate a diverse landscape, with certain countries expanding their R&D workforce, while others face cutbacks.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of economic shifts and policy changes on R&D employment. Countries with growth such as Ireland and Hungary could continue to outpace if current trajectories hold, although global economic challenges may alter these trends.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Scientific R&D Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 29.75 | 2023 | +0.85% | +1.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 16.3 | 2023 | +2.48% | +2.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 15.16 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 7.81 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.15 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.13 | 2023 | +2.01% | +2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.7 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 2.51 | 2023 | +2.56% | +1.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.29 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.93 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.85% | View data |
