In 2023, the total hours worked in Scientific R&D in Germany stood at approximately 363 million hours. Analyzing the forecast from 2024 to 2028, there is a steady increase in total hours worked, with a year-on-year growth rate hovering around 1.6% to 1.7%. Specifically, from 2024 to 2025 and subsequently, the growth progresses from 370 million to 395 million hours. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period of 2024 to 2028 is approximately 1.6%, suggesting a stable upward trend in the sector’s activity levels.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements on efficiency and productivity, potential policy changes affecting R&D investments, and Germany's strategic initiatives in innovation that may further influence the sector's growth dynamics and hours worked distribution.
