In 2023, South Korea led the Global Total Researchers in the Manufacture of Weapons and Ammunition with 2.19K Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), reflecting an 8.58% year-on-year increase. The United Kingdom, despite a -6.77% dip, reported 1.11K FTE researchers. Italy showed steady growth at 4.21%, reaching 0.5014K FTE. Taiwan saw a significant increase at 9.2% with 0.38399K FTE. Poland, expanding by 5.8%, had 0.281K FTE. Spain, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Japan had smaller shares, with Spain and the Czech Republic experiencing growth rates of 3.7% and 8.55%, respectively. Romania and Japan saw minor increases of 2.07% and 7.63%.
Looking ahead, trends to watch in Global Total Researchers include potential shifts in geopolitical tensions influencing research funding, technological advancements enhancing efficiency, and increasing collaboration among countries to meet rising global defense needs. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for predicting how the landscape of weapons and ammunition research will evolve.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Weapons and Ammunition by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 2,190 | 2023 | +3.76% | +8.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,110 | 2023 | -4.79% | -6.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 501.4 | 2023 | +4.46% | +4.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Taiwan | 383.99 | 2023 | +4.68% | +9.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 281 | 2023 | +1.81% | +5.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 91.15 | 2023 | +4.73% | +3.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 57.28 | 2023 | +6.84% | +8.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 41 | 2023 | -2.38% | +2.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 13 | 2023 | 0% | +7.63% | View data |
