In 2023, Germany led in global total internal R&D personnel in the manufacture of irradiation, electromedical, and electrotherapeutic equipment, with 5.33 thousand FTEs, followed by Japan at 3.89 thousand. Germany and South Korea showed a robust year-on-year growth rate of 2.09% and 6.3% respectively, highlighting strong R&D investment. Hungary and Taiwan experienced significant growth, at 15.91% and 12.29% respectively, suggesting emerging strength in this sector. Conversely, Israel and Spain saw declines of 0.28% and 1.39%, potentially indicating challenges in maintaining R&D activities.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in global R&D investments influenced by regional policy changes, technological advancements, and emerging markets. Special attention should be given to countries with high recent growth, such as South Korea and Taiwan, which may become key players in innovation within this domain. Monitoring regulatory frameworks and international collaborations could also provide insights into future developments.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Irradiation, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Equipment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,330 | 2023 | +1.54% | +2.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 3,890 | 2023 | +3.48% | +0.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Israel | 2,160 | 2023 | +2.81% | -0.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,710 | 2023 | +2.71% | +0.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 1,520 | 2023 | +4.56% | +6.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 671.24 | 2023 | -0.81% | +0.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 339 | 2023 | +5.28% | +15.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Taiwan | 330.61 | 2023 | +3.62% | +12.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 163.21 | 2023 | +0.84% | -1.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 143 | 2023 | +4.38% | +8.3% | View data |
