The latest data for 2024 reveals China leading with 6.0 thousand full-time equivalent researchers in the printing and reproduction of recorded media, maintaining strong growth with a 6.36% increase in 2023. South Korea and Taiwan show positive trajectories, with 7.03% and 10.24% growth respectively, indicating a robust development. Conversely, Canada showed a significant decline of 12.33%, while Germany saw a reduction of 3.07%. Among smaller economies, New Zealand and the Czech Republic emerged with increases of 15.47% and 26.93%, respectively, highlighting growth in traditionally smaller markets.
Future trends to watch include digital transformation impacts on the traditional media sector, with a likely shift of research focus to digital methodologies, enhancing competitiveness. Growth in emerging markets may result in increased global collaboration and potentially spur innovations in the sector.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Printing and Reproduction of Recorded Media by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 6,000 | 2023 | +3.5% | +6.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 1,410 | 2023 | -3.14% | -1.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 1,300 | 2023 | +6.36% | +7.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 361 | 2023 | +0.28% | -3.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 322 | 2023 | +3.44% | -1.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 219.3 | 2023 | +5.18% | +3.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 187 | 2023 | -7.88% | -12.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Taiwan | 170.31 | 2023 | +10.1% | +10.24% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 101.13 | 2023 | +0.67% | +2.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 91 | 2023 | +4.6% | +21.06% | View data |
