As of 2023, Japan leads with the highest share of global researchers in telecommunications. The United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada are key contributors, while emerging players like New Zealand show remarkable growth with a 238.25% increase year-on-year. South Korea also shows growth, whereas Taiwan, Spain, and Norway experience declines. Despite these shifts, the overall distribution remains concentrated in developed countries, with smaller contributions from Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America.
Future trends to watch include the possible emergence of new key players in Asia and Oceania, driven by increasing investments and technological advancements in the telecommunications sector. Sustainability and green technology could also influence research focus and country contributions in the coming years.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Telecommunications Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 22.86 | 2023 | +16.73% | +0.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 20.25 | 2023 | -0.52% | +0.047% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.99 | 2023 | +3.19% | +4.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 14.84 | 2023 | +3.44% | +0.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 11.22 | 2023 | +15.74% | +238.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 9.75 | 2023 | +2.94% | +3.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Taiwan | 6.3 | 2023 | +3.07% | -3.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.83 | 2023 | -0.038% | -3.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1.52 | 2023 | -1.94% | -2.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.32 | 2023 | +25.86% | -0.28% | View data |
