In 2023, South Korea led with a notable share of global researchers in public administration and defence, compulsory social security, and education, followed by Australia and the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom experienced the highest year-on-year growth at 9.1%, indicating a strong increase in research capacity. Contrastingly, Spain faced a decline of 8.97% over the same period. Across the past five years, the average variation indicates balanced growth in countries like Canada and Italy, while Slovakia surged with a notable 17.32% growth rate in 2023. Germany maintained a consistent position without significant change.
Future trends to watch include the potential growth of Slovakia's relatively small segment and the sustained investment by countries such as South Korea, enhancing their research capabilities further. Additionally, fluctuating economic and geopolitical factors could influence research dynamics and drive shifts in public sector priorities.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security and Education Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 38.11 | 2023 | +5.88% | +6.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 16.42 | 2023 | +4.31% | +5.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12.1 | 2023 | +2.2% | +9.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 10.62 | 2023 | +2% | +5.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.89 | 2023 | +4.9% | +6.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 3.65 | 2023 | +16.11% | +3.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 3.54 | 2023 | +4.94% | +3.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 2.6 | 2023 | -6.92% | -8.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 2.24 | 2023 | +4.92% | +7.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.79 | 2023 | +2.38% | 0% | View data |
