China leads the global ranking of internal R&D personnel in the manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers with 270,330 FTEs, followed by Germany (151,770) and Japan (144,650). Notable growth was seen in Poland (6.34%), Hungary (6.83%), and Slovakia (6.02%) in 2023. Taiwan experienced a decline of -1.26%.
Key Trends to Watch:
- Technological advancements in electric vehicles are expected to influence R&D personnel needs.
- The focus on sustainable and eco-friendly vehicles may shift R&D priorities globally.
- Developing countries could see increased R&D investments as they aim to become competitive in the automotive sector.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Motor Vehicles, Trailers and Semi-Trailers by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 270,330 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 151,770 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 144,650 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 51,810 | 2023 | +3.86% | +4.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 21,100 | 2023 | +3.64% | +2.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 16,150 | 2023 | +1.77% | +0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 7,730 | 2023 | +4.97% | +6.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 6,010 | 2023 | +2.37% | +0.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 5,170 | 2023 | +2.18% | +2.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 3,870 | 2023 | +4.14% | +6.83% | View data |
