The recent data on Global Total R&D Personnel in the Business Enterprise Sector indicates Taiwan leads with the highest personnel value, followed by China and Sweden. Since 2023, notable positive annual growth is observed in Estonia, Poland, Lithuania, and Argentina, whereas Italy and Luxembourg show declines. Over the past five years, countries like Portugal, Croatia, and Lithuania have experienced significant annual average growth. In contrast, Malaysia and Japan depict slight negative trends in R&D personnel.
Future trends to watch include the continued growth in digitalization and sustainability-driven research in countries with significant tech industries like Taiwan and China. Similarly, policies fostering innovation and knowledge exchange will influence trends across Europe's smaller economies.
Top countries in Total R&D Personnel in the Business Enterprise Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Researchers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Taiwan | 79.76 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 79.41 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 74.07 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 72.09 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.049% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 69.52 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 68.65 | 2023 | +0.34% | +2.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iceland | 68.17 | 2021 | +4.15% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 68.13 | 2023 | +0.00017% | -0.015% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 66.01 | 2023 | +0.56% | -0.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 63.91 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.23% | View data |
