In 2023, the United States led with 6.38 million employees in medium-high R&D intensive activities, followed by Germany with 4.18 million, and South Korea with 1.29 million. France had 1.03 million, while the Czech Republic accounted for 0.66623 million. Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Greece had lower figures at 0.331 million, 0.23713 million, 0.0791 million, and 0.05269 million respectively.
Year-on-year, variations were moderate: top performers, the United States and South Korea, grew 1.23% and 1.32%. Germany and the Czech Republic showed stable growth at 1.03% and 1.38% respectively. Slovakia's increase was most notable at 1.39%, while Greece experienced a decline of 0.96%.
Future trends to watch include a continued focus on R&D investments in countries like the United States and Germany, while emerging European economies like the Czech Republic and Slovakia might see increased activity due to growing investments in R&D and innovation. This focus could reshape the global talent landscape in these sectors.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Medium-High (3-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 6,380 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 4,180 | 2023 | +0.94% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 1,290 | 2023 | +1.18% | +1.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 1,030 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 666.23 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 331 | 2023 | +0.3% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 237.13 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 79.1 | 2023 | +1.14% | +0.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 52.69 | 2023 | -0.46% | -0.96% | View data |
