The dataset indicates a consistent rise in employment within high- and medium-high R&D intensive activities in the US. The number of employed persons is expected to grow from 10.07 million in 2024 to 10.35 million by 2028. Compared to 2023, which served as the baseline, this demonstrates a steady year-on-year increase of approximately 0.7%. Analyzing the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028, the sector shows an anticipated expansion of about 0.7% annually as well.
Future trends to watch include potential disruptions in workforce demands due to technological advancements, shifts in international R&D investment, and changes in governmental policy impacting funding and innovation priorities.
