The forecasted number of employees in high- and medium-high R&D intensive activities in France shows a steady, albeit slow, upward trend from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 1.77 million in 2024, it gradually increases each year, reaching 1.80 million in 2028. This represents an average annual growth rate of just over 0.4%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of digital transformation and AI on workforce demand.
- Government policy changes that could affect R&D investment.
- Comparative trends in other European countries in similar sectors.