In 2024, the United Kingdom leads in Global Total Internal R&D Personnel within the specified sectors, followed by Germany and South Korea. Notably, countries like Italy and Poland are witnessing significant growth in their R&D personnel, with year-on-year increases above 3% in 2023. Conversely, Latvia experienced a decline. Japan, despite its technological prowess, recorded a slight decrease in its R&D personnel. New Zealand stands out with a remarkable 16% YoY growth, reflecting its increasing focus on innovation.
Future trends indicate a shift towards emerging economies expanding their R&D capacities. Watch for continued growth in countries like South Korea and New Zealand, as they are likely to prioritize technological advancements and innovation-based initiatives to drive R&D investments further.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Professional, Scientific, Technical, Administrative and Support Service Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 86,970 | 2023 | +2.37% | +3.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 65,110 | 2023 | +3.23% | +3.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 36,500 | 2023 | +9.2% | +13.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 35,810 | 2023 | +1.71% | +2.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Israel | 30,670 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 30,510 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 28,500 | 2023 | +3.74% | +4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 27,790 | 2023 | +4.89% | +3.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 26,660 | 2023 | +3.76% | -0.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 15,030 | 2023 | +2.53% | +3.62% | View data |
