In 2023, employment in high- and medium-high R&D intensive activities in France stood at approximately 1.71 million units. The forecast predicts a steady growth in employment from 1.72 million in 2024 to 1.75 million by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate is around 0.58% from 2024 to 2025 and is slightly decreasing as it advances toward 2028, reflecting a plateauing trend in growth rate.

Future trends to watch for may include:

The impact of technological advancements and automation on employment levels in R&D sectors.
Potential policy changes influencing R&D investments in France.
Global economic conditions and their influence on France's R&D employment projections.