The global landscape for Total Internal R&D Personnel in Electricity, Gas, Steam, Air Conditioning, and Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities in 2023 shows significant variation. Canada leads with 2.48 thousand FTE, followed by South Korea and Italy. Countries like Germany and Poland showed robust growth with increases of 7.68% and 3.86%, respectively. Japan and the UK experienced declines, while New Zealand leads in growth with 31.45%. Over the past five years, there has been diverse growth impacted by regional strategies and investments in these sectors.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements and sustainability initiatives driving R&D personnel requirements. An increased focus on renewable energy and smart grid technologies is expected to influence personnel numbers, especially in developed countries. Enhanced policies and funding could accelerate growth across emerging economies, further balancing the global distribution of R&D personnel.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Electricity, Gas, Steam, Air Conditioning and Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 2,480 | 2023 | +3.24% | +4.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 2,020 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,720 | 2023 | +5.17% | +4.27% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,600 | 2023 | +1.2% | +2.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 1,600 | 2023 | -2.5% | -2.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 1,460 | 2023 | +3.05% | +7.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1,420 | 2023 | +3.8% | -3.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 662.5 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 655 | 2023 | +4.97% | +3.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 418 | 2023 | +19.77% | +31.45% | View data |
