In 2023, the total internal R&D personnel in the manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies in Germany stood at approximately 8.07 thousand (FTE). The forecast indicates steady growth, achieving an 8.95% increase from 2024 to 2028, culminating in 9.51 thousand FTE by the latter year. Year-on-year variations reflect a consistent upward trend with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.27% over this five-year period.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of increased investment in the digitalization and automation of medical instrument manufacturing, as well as the potential influence of healthcare policy reforms on R&D staffing levels.
