The analysis of Global Total Researchers in Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Activities; Web Portals Share by Country shows Canada leading with a significant FTE share, experiencing an 8.1% year-on-year growth. Japan and South Korea follow, with modest growth rates of 1.21% and 5.88%, respectively. The United Kingdom saw a slight decline of 0.84%, while Slovakia's share dramatically increased by 99.45%. Meanwhile, Taiwan experienced a decline of 4.7%. Noteworthy is the consistent 16.1% increase in New Zealand.
Future trends to watch include the rapid digital transformation driving demand for researchers, especially in emerging markets. The increasing automation and reliance on cloud computing and AI may further alter the distribution of researchers globally, potentially reducing growth in traditionally leading countries while fostering increases in regions currently underrepresented.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Data Processing, Hosting and Related Activities; Web Portals Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Canada | 50.94 | 2023 | +4.71% | +8.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 12.21 | 2023 | +27.59% | +1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 12.01 | 2023 | +4.9% | +5.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11.38 | 2023 | +1.52% | -0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.83 | 2023 | +4.48% | +3.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 5.35 | 2023 | +5.04% | +6.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.8 | 2023 | +1.78% | -0.069% | View data |
| 8 | 8 New Zealand | 2.18 | 2023 | +17.2% | +16.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 1.97 | 2023 | -8.39% | -4.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 1.09 | 2023 | 0% | +1.34% | View data |
