The forecast for government total R&D personnel in Germany shows a steady upward trend from 2024 to 2028, with personnel numbers increasing from 123.14 thousand full-time equivalents in 2024 to 128.14 thousand in 2028. This reflects a year-on-year growth rate of approximately 1% each year. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 1% over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the forecast indicates modest but consistent growth in R&D personnel.

Several future trends are worth monitoring:

Increased government funding for innovation and tech sectors could further boost R&D personnel demand.
Global competition and technological advancements may drive more significant investments in R&D efforts.
Policy shifts toward sustainable development and green technology could lead to a reallocation of R&D resources.