The global landscape of researchers in the manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock is led by Taiwan, with 1.38 thousand full-time equivalents in 2023. South Korea follows with 1.2 thousand, while Poland and Italy recorded 0.467 and 0.4285 thousand FTEs respectively. These countries, alongside the Czech Republic, Japan, Germany, Spain, and Slovenia, highlight the concentrated expertise in railway manufacturing. In 2023, Japan experienced the highest year-on-year growth at 10.57%, whereas Spain saw a decline of 5.34%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Emerging markets investing in railway advancements to boost their manufacturing capabilities.
- Innovations and research efficiencies potentially increasing in developed countries like Germany and Japan.
- Policy shifts and sustainability demand leading to a potential increase in skilled researchers across these regions.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Railway Locomotives and Rolling Stock by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Taiwan | 1,380 | 2023 | +3.36% | +5.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 1,200 | 2023 | +3.08% | +3.38% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 467 | 2023 | +4.71% | +4.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 428.5 | 2023 | +5.83% | +8.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 326.21 | 2023 | +3.39% | +3.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 276 | 2023 | +6.56% | +10.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 234 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.086% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 159 | 2023 | -5.36% | -5.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 15.5 | 2023 | +6.9% | +14.14% | View data |
