As of 2023, China leads with a notable 147.74K FTEs in machinery and equipment research, followed by Japan and South Korea. While China witnessed a 2.39% increase, South Korea had the highest growth at 3.44%. Canada showed a remarkable 10.93% growth, while the UK saw a -13.48% decline. Over the past five years, there's a trend towards a moderate increase in research positions globally, particularly in emerging markets and smaller European economies. Countries like Slovenia and Slovakia are also experiencing significant growth, fostering regional innovation ecosystems.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts in research resource allocation due to technological advancements, the rise of automation, and policies promoting sustainable manufacturing. Increasingly, countries might focus on enhancing collaboration, driving further innovations in machinery and equipment sectors.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Machinery and Equipment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 147,740 | 2023 | +1.12% | +2.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 61,510 | 2023 | +1.26% | +1.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 31,720 | 2023 | +3.3% | +3.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 29,420 | 2023 | +1.93% | +2.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9,230 | 2023 | +3.67% | +3.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 5,590 | 2023 | +3.44% | +2.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 5,380 | 2023 | +1.95% | +10.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 2,910 | 2023 | -12.34% | -13.48% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 2,580 | 2023 | +0.89% | +0.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2,030 | 2023 | +2.18% | +1.27% | View data |
