The 2023 data shows that South Korea leads in R&D personnel in publishing with 47,090 FTEs, while countries like Japan and Slovenia have the least personnel. New Zealand and Lithuania saw the highest year-on-year growth rates at 21.84% and 21.79%, respectively. Conversely, Slovenia experienced a significant decline among all countries. The diversity in growth rates suggests varying investment levels and focus on R&D within publishing across these nations.
Future trends to watch include South Korea potentially solidifying its lead, while countries like Poland and Finland may continue strong growth. Monitoring technology adoption and digital publishing innovations could influence R&D personnel dynamics globally.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Publishing Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 47,090 | 2023 | +4.45% | +5.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 15,390 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 2,260 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,710 | 2023 | +3.35% | +1.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1,700 | 2023 | +5.19% | +0.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1,480 | 2023 | +4.68% | +5.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,460 | 2023 | +4.51% | +8.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 969.69 | 2023 | +3.89% | +8.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 919.2 | 2023 | +4.26% | +6.37% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 903.32 | 2023 | +4.43% | +4.15% | View data |
