The United States leads in the global number of employees in medium-high R&D intensive activities, totaling 7.58 million persons in 2023, followed by Germany with 4.23 million. Countries like South Korea and Poland show robust growth with 1.14% and 1.76% year-on-year increases, respectively. There was notable growth in the Czech Republic at 1.7%, while Ireland and Estonia showed significant increases with 2.33% and 2.41%, respectively. Conversely, Denmark and New Zealand experienced declines.
Future trends to watch include Poland's strong growth trajectory and Ireland and Estonia's potential, suggesting a shift towards more diverse global R&D distributions. Monitoring how geopolitical factors and technological advancements affect these trends will provide further insights.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 7,580 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 4,230 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 1,700 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,510 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,180 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,120 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 834.1 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 682.34 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 424 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 385.05 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.63% | View data |
