In 2023, China led with 7.07 thousand full-time equivalent (FTE) researchers in furniture manufacturing, followed by Japan with 1.13. The UK and South Korea had 1.04 and 0.90, respectively. Notable growth was seen in Slovenia (14.87%) and China (2.02%), while Germany (-6.99%) and Romania (-14.26%) showed declines. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) would provide insights into longer-term trends.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in R&D investment driven by sustainability, technological innovation, and political-economic shifts. Growth in Asia-Pacific might continue leading due to increased industrialization and investment in research.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Furniture by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 7,070 | 2023 | +4.91% | +6.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 1,130 | 2023 | +7.57% | +1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,040 | 2023 | +4.06% | +0.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 902.12 | 2023 | +3.94% | +4.06% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 522.4 | 2023 | +3.82% | +3.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 386 | 2023 | +4.89% | +8.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 128 | 2023 | +3.23% | +3.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 103 | 2023 | -8.85% | -6.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 78.21 | 2023 | +3.36% | +6.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 65 | 2023 | +4.84% | +2.31% | View data |
