As of 2024, Germany leads Europe with 214.44K employees in scientific R&D, followed by the UK with 119.75K and Spain with 69.87K. Notable growth occurred in Poland (6.11%) and Spain (5.32%) from 2023. Hungary and Greece saw declines of 0.13% and 5.25%, respectively. Over five years, consistent increases were observed in the Netherlands, France, and Belgium.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Potential expansion in Sweden, Ireland, and Finland due to robust CAGRs.
- Watch for the impact of technological advancements and investments in Eastern Europe.
- Possible strategic shifts in Greece and Estonia to counteract negative trends.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Scientific Research and Development Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Employees) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 214,440 | 2023 | +2.77% | +1.37% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 119,750 | 2023 | +0.096% | +0.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 69,870 | 2023 | +3.5% | +5.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 58,110 | 2023 | +5.49% | +3.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 48,830 | 2023 | +2.18% | +3.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 32,590 | 2023 | +1.75% | +2.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 20,310 | 2023 | +4.3% | +6.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 19,410 | 2023 | -0.6% | -0.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 18,930 | 2023 | +1.31% | +3.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 17,360 | 2023 | +0.1% | +2.77% | View data |
