The forecast for total internal R&D personnel in Japan's machinery and equipment manufacturing sector shows a steady increase from 68.91 thousand FTEs in 2024 to 71.44 thousand FTEs by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate is approximately 0.93% from 2024 to 2025, 0.92% from 2025 to 2026, 0.90% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.88% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is around 0.91%.
Key future trends to watch include:
- Increased automation, potentially influencing R&D personnel needs.
- Global economic conditions affecting R&D investment decisions.
- Technological advancements sustaining growth in R&D staffing.
