South Korea leads globally in total researchers in information and communication, boasting a substantial 56.94 thousand FTEs. Canada follows with 50.98 thousand, and the UK with 31.08 thousand. Noticeable growth rates were in Slovakia (11.95%) and Hungary (5.76%) from 2023. Yet, Spain and Chile saw slight declines. While high-performance countries like South Korea and Canada continue steady growth, Poland and Italy show promising increases around 5%. Conversely, the Czech Republic and Chile are experiencing contractions.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential shifts in the global research landscape as emerging markets invest more in digital infrastructure.
- The impact of policy changes and funding in leading nations on researcher productivity and focus areas.
- Increasing collaborations across borders prompted by digital transformation strategies and global technological advancements.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Information and Communication by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 56,940 | 2023 | +6.9% | +8.22% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 50,980 | 2023 | +3.18% | +3.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 31,080 | 2023 | +2.72% | +3.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 27,920 | 2023 | +5.93% | +0.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 23,500 | 2023 | +5.08% | +5.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 16,930 | 2023 | +1.83% | +3.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 15,420 | 2023 | +4.42% | +5.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 11,400 | 2023 | +2.49% | +3.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 8,890 | 2023 | +1.64% | -0.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Taiwan | 7,760 | 2023 | +2.45% | +2.03% | View data |
