In 2024, Germany leads in global total internal R&D personnel in architectural and engineering activities with 23.79 thousand FTEs, though it saw a slight decline of 0.15% in 2023. The UK follows closely with 16.53 thousand, experiencing a modest increase. South Korea and Italy showed notable growth rates among leading countries, with year-on-year increases of 3.3% and 3.73% respectively. The Czech Republic and Slovakia reported the highest growth at 4.75% and 8.93%. New Zealand's remarkable 21.64% growth indicates significant expansion. Conversely, Hungary faced a notable 2.62% decline, marking potential challenges.
Future trends to watch include:
- An emphasis on sustainable and green architecture becoming a driving force behind R&D efforts globally.
- Potential growth in emerging markets, possibly narrowing the gap with leading countries like Germany and the UK.
- Increasing collaboration and integration of AI and digital technologies in engineering and architectural R&D influencing personnel dynamics.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Architectural and Engineering Activities; Technical Testing and Analysis by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23,790 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16,530 | 2023 | +0.18% | +0.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 11,260 | 2023 | +3.04% | +3.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8,700 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 6,360 | 2023 | -0.016% | +0.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5,080 | 2023 | +3.82% | +3.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3,180 | 2023 | +7.01% | +4.75% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2,850 | 2023 | +4.98% | +2.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2,730 | 2023 | +4.65% | +2.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 1,860 | 2023 | +15.66% | +21.64% | View data |
