As of 2023, Italy leads in employment within the Scientific Research and Development sector, boasting 119.7 thousand jobs. Following Italy, Canada and Spain have significant employment figures, standing at 76.98 thousand and 76.4 thousand respectively. The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Portugal, Estonia, and Iceland hold smaller shares, with Iceland at the lowest with 1.4 thousand jobs.
Year-on-year analysis reveals a positive growth trend across these countries in 2023, with Estonia achieving the highest growth rate of 10.11%. Canada and Portugal also experienced notable increases, at 7.08% and 7.72% respectively, while Italy, despite leading in employment numbers, showed a modest growth of 1.48%.
Over the past five years, future trends suggest a gradual increase in employment in scientific research and development, driven by technological advancements and increased government funding. Emerging markets and innovation clusters might influence future employment distribution, with potential for substantial shifts in the global landscape.
Top countries in Employees in Scientific Research and Development Sector by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Units (Jobs) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 119.7 | 2023 | +0.5% | +1.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 76.98 | 2023 | +0.048% | +7.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 76.4 | 2023 | +3.38% | +4.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 50 | 2023 | +4.17% | +5.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 29.96 | 2023 | +0.72% | +0.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 14.5 | 2023 | +6.08% | +7.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 2.93 | 2023 | 0% | +10.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Iceland | 1.4 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
