The country was number 3 in 2023, the United Kingdom overtook 31,220 Full-Time Equivalent. The United Kingdom, South Korea and Japan respectively came in numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking.
How does South Korea rank in Total Researchers in Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities?
| # | 21 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 39,680 | 2023 | +3.4% | +3.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 38,720 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 31,220 | 2023 | +9.88% | +13.75% | |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 25,450 | 2023 | +6.67% | +2.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 21,740 | 2023 | +1.73% | +2.39% | View data |