The United States leads significantly in high and medium-high R&D intensive activities with 9.68 million employees, followed by South Korea with 2.34 million. The UK's and France's numbers are equal, indicating a consistent focus on R&D. Poland, primarily a manufacturing hub, shows a substantial growth of 1.59%, suggesting an increasing inclination towards R&D activities. Other countries, though smaller in volume, like Estonia and the Czech Republic, exhibit notable growth, indicating evolving R&D landscapes. New Zealand, however, sees a decline.
Future trends to watch include emerging economies expanding their R&D footprint, with rapid technological advancements and adoption. Monitoring these trends could reshape the global R&D workforce dynamics over the coming years.
Top countries in Number of Employees in High- and Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 9,680 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 2,340 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,780 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,780 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,290 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 960.9 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 773.3 | 2023 | +1.54% | +1.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 519.58 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 500 | 2023 | +1.01% | +0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 457 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.088% | View data |
