In 2023, South Korea leads with 38.74k researchers in publishing, followed by Canada at 12.01k. Finland witnessed the highest year-on-year increase at 8.83%, while Slovenia and Lithuania saw declines of -5.01% and -5.03% respectively. Notably, New Zealand showed significant growth at 23.5%. Over the last five years, CAGR indicates a robust expansion in Italy and Czech Republic, contrasting with contraction in Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
Future trends to watch include shifts in digital publishing and AI integration, impacting researcher needs. Emerging technologies may also redefine research focus across countries, potentially altering current leader standings. Monitoring policy changes and funding in different regions will be crucial for forecasting future growth trajectories in publishing activities globally.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Publishing Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 38,740 | 2023 | +4.79% | +6.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 12,010 | 2023 | +2.55% | +4.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 1,520 | 2023 | +1.2% | +0.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 819.12 | 2023 | +4.88% | +7.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 735.79 | 2023 | +3.84% | +8.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 647.64 | 2023 | +4.35% | -0.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 509.68 | 2023 | +1.82% | -0.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 New Zealand | 442 | 2023 | +12.76% | +23.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 341.74 | 2023 | -0.073% | +4.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 338.8 | 2023 | +5.18% | +9.73% | View data |
