In 2023, China dominated the sector with 47.36 thousand R&D personnel in furniture manufacturing, showing a significant 13.21% year-on-year growth. Italy and the UK followed, with 2.69 and 2.27 thousand respectively. Notably, Germany and Canada experienced a decline in R&D personnel, with Germany at -7.64% and Canada at -7.82%. Poland and New Zealand showed robust increases at 7.34% and 7.65%. Over the past five years, countries like Poland and Finland have had consistent growth, indicating an upward trend in R&D investments.
Moving forward, the focus should be on nations like China and Poland, which continue to increase their R&D personnel. Observing the shifts in technology adoption, innovation practices, and cross-country collaborations will be crucial for competitive advancement globally. Emerging economic dynamics and policy changes might further influence country-specific R&D investment and personnel trends in furniture manufacturing.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Furniture by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 47,360 | 2023 | +9.83% | +13.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,690 | 2023 | +3.69% | +2.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 2,270 | 2023 | +3.91% | -2.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 1,350 | 2023 | +8.08% | +2.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 1,140 | 2023 | +4.14% | +4.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,100 | 2023 | +4.85% | +7.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 248 | 2023 | -9.16% | -7.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 235 | 2023 | -12.31% | -7.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 192.47 | 2023 | -5.13% | +1.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 184 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.36% | View data |
