The data indicates that in 2023, China holds a dominant position with a significant share of researchers in the manufacture of food products, beverages, and tobacco, followed by Japan and South Korea. Over the past year, most countries experienced modest growth in researcher employment, with Latvia recording the highest increase at over 14%, while Slovakia, Romania, and Estonia saw declines. Over the past five years, consistent growth has been observed in researcher numbers across most developed countries, although the overall Compound Annual Growth Rate suggests only a moderate increase.
Future trends to watch include the potential for stronger growth in developing nations as their industries mature and research capabilities expand. With technology integration and innovation becoming more crucial in this sector, countries investing in these areas might see a larger uptick in research employment. Additionally, sustainability demands and evolving regulatory landscapes may drive research needs across the globe, thereby altering the current distribution of researchers among countries.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Food Products; Beverages and Tobacco Products Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 46.68 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 25.52 | 2023 | +3.53% | +2.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 12.16 | 2023 | +4.62% | +5.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2.48 | 2023 | +3.21% | +3.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 2.15 | 2023 | +1.73% | +2.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1.97 | 2023 | +2.42% | +3.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1.96 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 1.91 | 2023 | -0.8% | +0.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 1.19 | 2023 | -1.13% | +1.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1.19 | 2023 | +4.55% | +5.59% | View data |
