In 2023, the total internal R&D personnel in the sectors of electricity, gas, steam, air conditioning, water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities in Japan stood at 1.60 thousand full-time equivalents. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a declining trend, with personnel numbers decreasing steadily from 1.56 thousand in 2024 to 1.41 thousand in 2028.
Year-on-year variations indicate a consistent decline in R&D personnel, with decreases of 2.6% from 2024 to 2025, 2.0% from 2025 to 2026, 2.7% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.8% from 2027 to 2028. The CAGR over the five-year period indicates an average decrease of 2.5% per year.
Trends to watch for in the future include potential impacts of technological advancements and governmental policy changes on R&D investments, as well as shifts in industry focus that might alter the R&D workforce needs in these sectors.
