In 2023, global employment in high and medium-high R&D intensive activities saw notable variations among countries. The United States led with 9.32 million full-time equivalents, showing a moderate increase of 0.89%. Italy experienced a minimal growth of 0.39%, reaching 1.45 million. The Czech Republic marked the highest growth rate of 1.47%, attaining 0.7481 million. The Netherlands and Austria reported increases of 0.7% and 1.03%, achieving employment figures of 0.468 million and 0.32765 million, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of technological advancements and digital transformations on employment dynamics.
- Shifts in global economic policies impacting R&D investments.
- Increasing demand for skilled labor in emerging sectors within different regions.
- Potential effects of geopolitical changes on global R&D activities and employment.
Top countries in Employment in High- and Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Thousand Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 9,320 | 2023 | +0.67% | +0.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,450 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 748.1 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 468 | 2023 | +1.08% | +0.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 327.65 | 2023 | +1.27% | +1.03% | View data |
