In 2023, Germany led the field with 20.1 thousand researchers, followed by Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Notably, Hungary saw a significant rise in researchers at 13.2%, closely trailed by Romania at 27.23%, signaling strong growth in their research workforce. Conversely, Italy and Spain experienced declines of 4.98% and 3.78%, respectively, indicating potential challenges in maintaining research momentum.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued investment and growth in Asian markets like South Korea and Taiwan due to technological advancements.
- Potential for Eastern European countries like Romania, driven by rapid year-on-year growth, to increase their contributions in research activities.
- Focus on digital transformation and innovation can boost research opportunities across the industry.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Instruments and Appliances for Measuring, Testing and Navigation; Watches and Clocks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20,100 | 2023 | +2.05% | +3.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 12,410 | 2023 | +0.36% | -0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 7,610 | 2023 | +3.92% | +3.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6,280 | 2023 | +1.79% | +3.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 3,370 | 2023 | +0.24% | +2.2% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 2,140 | 2023 | +3.74% | +5.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1,090 | 2023 | +4.78% | +2.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1,070 | 2023 | +4.68% | -2.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 842.2 | 2023 | -5.95% | -4.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 544 | 2023 | +1.49% | +2.11% | View data |
