The 2023 data highlights South Korea as the leader in Global Total Researchers in Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security and Education, with a robust 914.9 FTE. Significant year-on-year growth was seen in Slovakia (17.32%) and the United Kingdom (9.1%), while Spain experienced a decline of 8.97%. Growth trends over the past five years show South Korea and Australia with steady increases, while Germany and Hungary remain stagnant. The overall CAGR points towards progressive expansion, especially in Asia-Pacific countries and parts of Europe.
Future trends to watch include continued technological advancements fostering research growth in Asia-Pacific, potential policy changes influencing Europe's expansion, and modest increases in North American countries driven by governmental and educational investments.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security and Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 914.9 | 2023 | +5.88% | +6.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 394.3 | 2023 | +4.31% | +5.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 290.59 | 2023 | +2.2% | +9.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 255 | 2023 | +2% | +5.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 141.3 | 2023 | +4.9% | +6.32% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 87.56 | 2023 | +16.11% | +3.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 85 | 2023 | +4.94% | +3.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 62.51 | 2023 | -6.92% | -8.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Taiwan | 53.68 | 2023 | +4.92% | +7.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 43 | 2023 | +2.38% | 0% | View data |
