The number of higher education researchers in France stood at 87.65 thousand FTEs in 2023. Over the forecasted period, this number is expected to grow steadily: 88.62 thousand in 2024, 89.6 thousand in 2025, 90.56 thousand in 2026, 91.5 thousand in 2027, and 92.43 thousand in 2028. This reflects a consistent year-on-year increase of around 1.1% to 1.2%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period from 2023 to 2028 is approximately 1.05%.

Future trends to watch for:

Funding alterations: Potential changes in government or private funding could impact these growth projections.
International Collaboration: Rising international research collaborations may influence these numbers positively.
Technological advancements: Increasing use of technology and AI may affect researcher requirements.