The data indicates a diverse spread of R&D personnel changes across various countries. In 2023, Poland leads with a 10.02% increase, followed closely by Hungary at 9.52%, and Iceland at 8.61%. Ireland, Lithuania, and Belgium exhibit more moderate growths of 5.9%, 5.03%, and 4.61%, respectively. South Korea and the Netherlands show stability with increases around 4%. Notably, Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Denmark have modest increments below 2.5%. Emerging trends suggest continuous investment in R&D personnel in Eastern Europe, while Western Europe maintains steady growth influenced by strategic governmental policies.
Future trends to watch include:
- Enhanced R&D activities in tech-centric countries like South Korea.
- Policy-driven growth in EU nations focusing on innovation.
- A potential plateau in R&D personnel expansion as saturation nears in developed countries.
- Economic shifts impacting funding and priorities affecting personnel growth.
Top countries in Total R&D Personnel by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent, Change on Previous Period | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 10.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 9.52 | 2023 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iceland | 8.61 | 2021 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 5.9 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 5.03 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 4.61 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 4.39 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.02 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 3.54 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 3.17 | 2023 | View data |
