In 2023, the United Kingdom leads in telecommunications R&D personnel with 9.01K Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs), experiencing a 2.81% year-on-year increase. Japan, at 5.72K FTEs, shows modest growth of 0.14%. Canada falls to 4.35K with a year-on-year decline of 1.03%. Italy grows slightly by 0.057% to 3.59K, while South Korea benefits from a 3.59% rise to 2.47K. Notable declines are witnessed in Finland (6.43%) and Germany (29.44%).
Future trends could see increased focus in countries like the United Kingdom and South Korea due to their positive growth trajectory. Investments in telecommunications R&D may pivot more towards emerging technologies such as 5G and AI, with economic and policy changes impacting workforce distribution globally.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Telecommunications by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 9,010 | 2023 | +1.33% | +2.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 5,720 | 2023 | +17.25% | +0.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 4,350 | 2023 | +1.95% | -1.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 3,590 | 2023 | -3.65% | +0.057% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 2,470 | 2023 | +2.95% | +3.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,710 | 2023 | +0.3% | -0.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Taiwan | 1,590 | 2023 | +0.37% | -4.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 429 | 2023 | -1.61% | -2.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 312.72 | 2023 | +6.62% | -2.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 167.86 | 2023 | -8.42% | -6.43% | View data |
