In 2023, South Korea led in global internal R&D personnel in the information and communication sector, with a full-time equivalent value of 67.64 thousand, followed by Canada and Israel. These countries showed significant year-on-year growth, particularly South Korea with an 8.1% increase. Variations indicate a positive trend in most countries except Japan and Chile, which experienced minor declines. Notably, Slovakia saw a substantial increase of 24.29%. Over a five-year period, consistent growth is observed, although Japan lags slightly.
Future trends suggest increased investment in R&D personnel, with emerging technologies and digital transformation driving growth. Countries with developing tech ecosystems might see higher growth rates as they prioritize innovation.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Information and Communication by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 67,640 | 2023 | +6.72% | +8.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 67,330 | 2023 | +2.94% | +3.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Israel | 61,770 | 2023 | +3.85% | +7.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 56,230 | 2023 | +2.89% | +3.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 39,270 | 2023 | +3.91% | +4.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 33,170 | 2023 | +2.39% | +4.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 30,090 | 2023 | +5.03% | +4.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 29,370 | 2023 | +5.17% | -0.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 22,480 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 18,510 | 2023 | +1.49% | +0.91% | View data |
