Based on the forecast data for Higher Education Researchers in Canada from 2024 to 2028, there is a noticeable, albeit slight, declining trend in the number of researchers. Specifically, the values decrease from 33.88 in 2024 to 33.73 in 2028. Comparing the years 2024 to 2023, the value for 2023 is assumed to show similar slight decreases, given the historical context provided. The year-on-year variation indicates a small but consistent decline of approximately 0.1% per year, resulting in a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) that will likely reflect a comparable downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in government funding for higher education, changes in immigration policies that could affect the influx of international researchers, and advancements in technology that may alter the landscape of academic research. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in understanding the slight decrease in researchers and how to address potential gaps in the higher education research workforce.