In 2023, South Korea leads with 553,000 self-employed persons in medium-high R&D intensive activities, experiencing a 1.08% year-on-year growth. The United States follows at 208,000, showing a 0.79% increase. Germany, with 149,000, saw a decline of 1.04%. The Czech Republic and Greece remained static, while Slovenia surged by 3.13%. Sweden's figure remained unchanged. Over the past five years, varied trends in these countries indicate evolving dynamics in self-employment within R&D sectors.
Future trends to watch include:
- The potential influence of automation and AI on self-employment in R&D sectors.
- How economic conditions and policy changes may impact R&D investment and self-employment.
- The role of cross-border collaboration in boosting medium-high R&D intensive activities.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in Medium-High (3-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 553 | 2023 | +0.91% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 208 | 2023 | +0.48% | +0.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 149 | 2023 | -1.32% | -1.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 28 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 14 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 7 | 2023 | 0% | +3.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
