The 2023 data indicates that South Korea leads in the share of global total researchers in wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, with a significant portion of 25.73 units. Other notable countries include Canada and Japan, with 16.27 and 11.6 units, respectively. The UK and Italy follow in the rankings, while countries like Romania and Estonia feature on the lower end of the scale. Year-on-year changes in 2023 reveal a robust performance by Slovakia and Slovenia, while Romania and Estonia witnessed sharp declines in researcher shares.
Future trends to watch include:
- The consistent rise of South Korea and the potential impact of its increased investment in research.
- The recovery potential for countries like Romania and Estonia, which faced declines in researcher shares.
- The impact of technological advancements and digital transformation on researcher distribution across nations.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 25.73 | 2023 | +5.4% | +5.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 16.27 | 2023 | +0.45% | -1.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 11.6 | 2023 | +5.73% | +5.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.92 | 2023 | +3.87% | +10.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.13 | 2023 | +4.11% | +6.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.82 | 2023 | +3.82% | +4.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.2 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.9 | 2023 | +1.35% | +2.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 3.79 | 2023 | +7.12% | +8.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 3.43 | 2023 | -1.47% | -1.95% | View data |
