The analysis of self-employed individuals in high R&D-intensive activities in 2023 shows South Korea leading significantly with 46.47 thousand persons, despite experiencing a slight year-on-year decline of 0.53%. The United States, with 23.44 thousand, saw a 1.87% increase, while the UK showed notable growth of 7.28%. In contrast, Colombia recorded a drop of 1.42%, and Germany decreased by 2.47%. Other countries maintained stable figures, with no change reported in several European countries.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued leadership of South Korea and the United States in R&D-intensive self-employment.
- Potential growth opportunities in the UK driven by consistent increases.
- Potential for recovery in countries like Germany and Colombia if R&D support strategies are strengthened.
Top countries in Number of Self-Employed Persons in High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 46.47 | 2023 | -0.44% | -0.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 23.44 | 2023 | 0% | +1.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Colombia | 10.58 | 2023 | -1.92% | -1.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 5.6 | 2023 | +3.85% | +7.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4.15 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 3.11 | 2023 | -6.25% | -2.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1.66 | 2023 | +14.29% | +2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.24 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 0.62 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.62 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
