In 2023, Germany led global R&D personnel shares in the instrumentation and navigation sectors, holding 35.24% of the total internal R&D personnel, and showing a positive year-on-year variation of 3.57%. Japan followed with 16.93% despite a slight decline of 1.06%. The United Kingdom and South Korea also showed growth, with shares of 11.54% and 10.74%, respectively. Notably, Hungary exhibited significant growth with a 12.91% increase, although its share remained comparatively small. Conversely, Italy and Israel experienced declines of 5.13% and 2.92%, respectively.
Looking ahead, emerging technological advancements and increasing emphasis on innovation are expected to drive continued growth in R&D personnel globally. Particularly, countries with expanding tech sectors like South Korea and Taiwan could see increased shares. Furthermore, the focus on sustainable technologies and digital transformation may lead to shifts in personnel distribution, with new opportunities arising in regions investing heavily in these areas. Monitoring these developments will be crucial for anticipating shifts in global technology leadership.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Instruments and Appliances for Measuring, Testing and Navigation; Watches and Clocks Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 35.24 | 2023 | +2.16% | +3.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 16.93 | 2023 | +0.15% | -1.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.54 | 2023 | +1.83% | +3.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 10.74 | 2023 | +4.26% | +4.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 5.53 | 2023 | +0.3% | +1.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Israel | 5.33 | 2023 | -0.85% | -2.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Taiwan | 4.17 | 2023 | +3.31% | +3.83% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 2.35 | 2023 | -4.04% | -5.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1.82 | 2023 | +4.46% | +1.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1.8 | 2023 | +4.96% | -0.13% | View data |
