In 2024, Canada leads the global total internal R&D personnel in the wholesale of information and communication equipment, with a value of 7.07 thousand full-time equivalents. Taiwan closely follows with 3.77, experiencing an impressive 11.92% increase from 2023. Japan, Italy, and Spain also show positive growth, with Japan at 7.46% and Italy at 5.3%, while Spain is marginally up by 0.18%. The United Kingdom, Norway, and New Zealand face negative growth, notably, New Zealand at -13.88%. The Czech Republic records a notable 9.1% increase, signaling a burgeoning potential.
Future trends will focus on technological advancements and digital transformation. Countries investing heavily in AI, cloud computing, and 5G technologies are likely to enhance R&D allocations. An increasing emphasis on sustainability and green technologies may drive future R&D distributions, encouraging countries to diversify their innovation portfolios and collaborate on a global scale.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Wholesale of Information and Communication Equipment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 7,070 | 2023 | +2.23% | -0.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Taiwan | 3,770 | 2023 | +11.33% | +11.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 3,280 | 2023 | +5.03% | +7.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,520 | 2023 | +4.04% | +5.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 916.42 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 535.62 | 2023 | -9.68% | -7.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 431 | 2023 | +4.61% | +11.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 190 | 2023 | +3.26% | +4.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 156.12 | 2023 | +4.62% | +9.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 138 | 2023 | +1.47% | -8.66% | View data |
