In 2023, South Korea leads the global share of total internal R&D personnel in the manufacture of communication equipment, with a significant 64.49% share. Taiwan follows with 14.72%, and Israel with 5.13%. While Japan experienced a drastic decline of 32.65% in 2023, South Korea and Poland grew by 4.96% and 4.78%, respectively. Other major countries like Germany and Canada saw declines of 14.54% and 24.47%, respectively.
Future trends to watch for include the potential for technological advancements and industry shifts primarily in South Korea and Taiwan, where investments in R&D are likely to continue driving growth in their respective shares.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Communication Equipment Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 64.49 | 2023 | +3.76% | +4.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Taiwan | 14.72 | 2023 | +1.64% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Israel | 5.13 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 2.74 | 2023 | +6% | +4.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 2.72 | 2023 | -57.66% | -32.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2.16 | 2023 | -20.42% | -14.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1.46 | 2023 | -0.58% | -0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1.24 | 2023 | -4.21% | -4.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 0.97 | 2023 | -27.65% | -24.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.93 | 2023 | -1.33% | -2.21% | View data |
