In 2023, Canada led Global Total Internal R&D Personnel in the specified sectors with a share of 16.35%, followed by South Korea at 13.27%. Italy, Spain, and Japan held substantial shares, with notable growth observed in Germany and Slovenia, increasing by 7.68% and 11.33% respectively. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Japan faced declines of 3.91% and 2.84%. New Zealand showed remarkable growth at 31.45%, while Lithuania experienced a noticeable decline at 7.79%.
Future trends to watch include the ongoing investments in green energy and advanced waste management technologies, which may influence R&D personnel distribution across these sectors. Countries focusing on innovation in sustainable practices are poised to gain larger shares in R&D personnel allocation.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Electricity, Gas, Steam, Air Conditioning and Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 16.35 | 2023 | +3.24% | +4.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 13.27 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.3 | 2023 | +5.17% | +4.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.56 | 2023 | +1.2% | +2.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 10.55 | 2023 | -2.5% | -2.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 9.58 | 2023 | +3.05% | +7.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 9.32 | 2023 | +3.8% | -3.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 4.36 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4.31 | 2023 | +4.97% | +3.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 2.75 | 2023 | +19.77% | +31.45% | View data |
