The United States leads with 20.15 billion R&D-intensive hours in 2023, indicating its robust innovation sector. High growth rates are seen in Poland (1.65%), Hungary (1.35%), and Ireland (1.3%), reflecting increasing investments in R&D activities. Meanwhile, Finland's decline (-0.13%) suggests challenges in sustaining R&D hours. Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Denmark, show modest growth; Slovakia and Greece's incremental increases highlight emerging R&D sectors.
Future trends to watch include potential technological advancements in AI and renewable energy sectors, which could drive increased R&D hours, especially in highly industrialized nations like the U.S. and developing European economies.
Top countries in Total Hours Worked in High- and Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 20,150 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 2,840 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 2,080 | 2023 | +0.89% | +0.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,690 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 1,330 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 941.97 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 914 | 2023 | +0.99% | +0.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 755.64 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.076% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 608.66 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 452.54 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.87% | View data |
