The United Kingdom leads in the number of researchers in professional, scientific, technical, administrative, and support service activities, followed closely by Germany and South Korea. Japan and Spain trail further behind. Canada, although having a moderate number of researchers, shows stable year-on-year growth. Growth rates revealed South Korea, New Zealand, Lithuania, and Slovakia as growing rapidly, while countries like Romania and Slovenia show stagnation. Estonia and Latvia have the smallest numbers but maintain a positive trend.
Future trends to watch include increased investment in emerging markets like South Korea and Slovakia. Automation and digitization might reduce the absolute need for researchers, but advanced skills in data and technology will gain importance, influencing the demand in these sectors.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Professional, Scientific, Technical, Administrative and Support Service Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 41,410 | 2023 | +1.91% | +2.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 40,080 | 2023 | +3.36% | +3.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 32,980 | 2023 | +9.72% | +13.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 26,140 | 2023 | +6.48% | +2.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 22,380 | 2023 | +1.8% | +2.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 18,940 | 2023 | +0.68% | +2.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 16,880 | 2023 | +4.7% | +3.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 15,040 | 2023 | +3.58% | +3.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 9,880 | 2023 | +4.97% | +3.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 6,760 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.31% | View data |
