The Global Total Internal R&D Personnel in Research and Experimental Development on Natural Sciences and Engineering reveals varied paces of change across countries in 2023. The UK leads with 48.81 thousand FTEs, despite a modest growth rate of 0.27%. South Korea and Taiwan experienced significant YOY growth at 28.03% and 24.59%, respectively. Germany registered a 2.67% increase while Poland and Hungary showed strong growth at 3.46% and 4.76%. Conversely, Slovenia and Romania faced declines. Notably, Slovakia's personnel expanded by 14.77%, marking rapid development.
Future trends may see continued growth in countries investing heavily in R&D, like South Korea and Taiwan, fostering advancements in technology and engineering. Emerging economies investing in STEM fields will contribute to a shift in global R&D dynamics, potentially altering current rankings.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Research and Experimental Development on Natural Sciences and Engineering by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 48,810 | 2023 | +1.25% | +0.27% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 31,760 | 2023 | +2.81% | +2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 21,120 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 20,160 | 2023 | +4.73% | +3.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 17,660 | 2023 | +14.97% | +28.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 12,600 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 9,780 | 2023 | +5.19% | +4.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 6,850 | 2023 | +1.67% | +3.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3,870 | 2023 | +1.66% | +2.75% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1,620 | 2023 | -1.12% | -1.98% | View data |
