In 2023, China led the global total internal R&D personnel in the mining and quarrying sector with an overwhelming dominance at 89.52% of the share. Canada followed with 5.21%. Despite its smaller share, New Zealand saw the highest year-on-year growth at 24.68%. Other notable year-on-year changes included growth in Poland at 4.42% and declines in Australia at -14.82% and Romania at -8.18%. Over the last five years, China's expansion has been significant, while some European and North American nations have faced declines.
Future trends to watch include China's continued growth and investment in R&D within the sector, potentially increasing its global share further. Additionally, the geopolitical and environmental shifts might influence traditional R&D dynamics, with countries historically less involved, such as those in Africa and South America, potentially increasing their contributions to global R&D personnel in mining.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Mining and Quarrying Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 89.52 | 2023 | -0.37% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 5.21 | 2023 | +2.95% | -7.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 1.18 | 2023 | +0.24% | +1.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 1.05 | 2023 | -20.16% | -14.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1.04 | 2023 | -0.78% | +1.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.74 | 2023 | -1.67% | -2.45% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 0.34 | 2023 | +1.73% | -0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 0.3 | 2023 | +3.42% | +1.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.17 | 2023 | -1.3% | +1.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.15 | 2023 | +0.93% | +4.42% | View data |
