In 2023, Canada led with 5.09 thousand FTE researchers, followed by Japan and South Korea with 1.22 and 1.20 thousand respectively. The United Kingdom and Italy trailed at 1.14 and 0.58 thousand. New Zealand showed significant growth with a 16.1% increase, while Slovakia also surged by 99.45%. Conversely, Taiwan and Spain saw declines of 4.7% and 0.069%. Other countries demonstrated modest growth, with Slovenia and the Czech Republic showing notable increases of 7.77% and 6.5%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential further expansion in emerging markets like New Zealand and Slovakia due to robust growth rates, alongside increased digital transformation efforts globally. Additionally, technological advancements in AI and cloud computing may drive further increases in researcher numbers as more businesses seek competitive advantages through data and tech innovation.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Data Processing, Hosting and Related Activities; Web Portals by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 5,090 | 2023 | +4.71% | +8.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 1,220 | 2023 | +27.59% | +1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 1,200 | 2023 | +4.9% | +5.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,140 | 2023 | +1.52% | -0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 582.5 | 2023 | +4.48% | +3.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 534.46 | 2023 | +5.04% | +6.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 379.69 | 2023 | +1.78% | -0.069% | View data |
| 8 | 8 New Zealand | 218 | 2023 | +17.2% | +16.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 197.35 | 2023 | -8.39% | -4.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 109 | 2023 | 0% | +1.34% | View data |
