The largest share of global total internal R&D personnel in the manufacturing of electrical equipment in 2023 was held by China, with a significant lead at 78.99%. Germany, South Korea, and Japan followed, although Japan experienced a notable decline of 8.03% year-on-year. Other European and Asian countries held much smaller shares, with most under 2%. Growth varied, with notable increases in Poland, New Zealand, and Latvia, contrasting declines in Canada, Finland, and Lithuania. This diverse growth pattern indicates a shifting emphasis in R&D investment by country.
Future trends to watch include China's continued dominance, potential recovery of Japan's R&D share, and emerging growth in smaller countries like New Zealand and Latvia, driven by technological advancements and policy incentives.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Electrical Equipment Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 78.99 | 2023 | +4.38% | +5.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 5.1 | 2023 | +2.08% | +1.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 3.98 | 2023 | +4.16% | +4.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 2.89 | 2023 | -12.53% | -8.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2.01 | 2023 | +2.7% | +2.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1.34 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Israel | 1.03 | 2023 | +3.25% | +4.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 1.02 | 2023 | +3.09% | +1.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.81 | 2023 | +3.96% | +3.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.65 | 2023 | +3.84% | +6.08% | View data |
