In 2023, the total R&D personnel in Egypt's higher education sector stood at approximately 89.50 thousand (Full-Time Equivalent). With the forecasted data from 2024 to 2028, we observe a steady increase in R&D personnel, growing from 92.47 thousand in 2024 to 104.56 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variations are as follows: 3.37% for 2024-2025, 3.20% for 2025-2026, 3.03% for 2026-2027, and 2.88% for 2027-2028. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 3.14%.
Future trends to watch for in Egypt's higher education R&D sector include potential impacts of economic policies on funding for R&D, the influence of international collaborations and partnerships, advancements in technology, and their effect on research capabilities and the growing emphasis on innovation-driven development in education policies.
