In 2023, China led with 52.22 thousand full-time equivalent researchers in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Japan and Germany followed with 21.58 and 11.01 thousand respectively. The UK saw a significant rise at 10.25%, whereas Japan and Hungary experienced declines of 0.23% and 0.7% respectively. Over the past five years, South Korea and the UK have displayed notable growth, while variation in some European nations remains minimal.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Asian countries like South Korea and Taiwan and ongoing technological advancements and digital transformation in the pharmaceutical industry, which may further alter global research dynamics.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Basic Pharmaceutical Products and Pharmaceutical Preparations by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 52,220 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 21,580 | 2023 | +0.093% | -0.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 11,010 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 10,590 | 2023 | +4.86% | +5.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2,920 | 2023 | +2.04% | +3.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2,860 | 2023 | +1.55% | +2.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 2,360 | 2023 | +1.42% | +3.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Taiwan | 2,100 | 2023 | +3.03% | +2.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1,910 | 2023 | +1.99% | +10.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1,400 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.7% | View data |
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