The United States leads R&D employment with 7.79 million persons, followed by Germany's 4.38 million. Other notable countries include South Korea with 2.32 million, and the UK with 1.68 million. Emerging R&D nations like Poland and Hungary show impressive year-on-year growth at 1.91% and 1.66%, respectively. In contrast, Colombia faced a slight decline of 0.17%. Luxembourg, though smaller in volume, displayed a significant growth rate of 2.28%, suggesting a burgeoning R&D sector.
Looking ahead, key trends to watch include sustained growth in Asian markets, as South Korea's R&D employment continues to rise. Additionally, European countries like Poland and Hungary could increasingly contribute to the global R&D landscape. Analyzing these trends could provide insights into shifts in global innovation-driven employment.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed in Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 7,790 | 2023 | +0.85% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 4,380 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 2,320 | 2023 | +0.98% | +1.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,680 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 1,540 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,250 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,240 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 869.4 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 711.29 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 609.61 | 2023 | -0.34% | -0.17% | View data |
