In 2023, Canada led global R&D personnel in information service activities, comprising 23.99% of the full-time equivalent workforce. South Korea and the United Kingdom followed with notable shares of 19.09% and 14.49%, respectively. Slovakia saw an impressive increase of 180.72% year-on-year, whereas Japan experienced a slight decline of 2.98%. Overall, countries like Hungary and New Zealand registered significant upward trends, while Israel and Finland showed declines.
Future trends to watch include continued growth in countries investing heavily in IT infrastructure and innovation, notably in Canada and South Korea. Additionally, emerging economies may increase their share, driven by technological advancements and strategic government initiatives.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Information Service Activities Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 23.99 | 2023 | +4.52% | +6.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 19.09 | 2023 | +7.96% | +10.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 14.49 | 2023 | +3.58% | +3.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.88 | 2023 | +4.46% | +4.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 7.7 | 2023 | +31.81% | +180.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 7.56 | 2023 | +7.41% | -2.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 5.36 | 2023 | +2.42% | +3.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.62 | 2023 | +2.83% | +0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 4.6 | 2023 | +4.72% | +7.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Taiwan | 3.02 | 2023 | -1.7% | -1.45% | View data |
