In 2023, South Korea led in total internal R&D personnel in the manufacture of communication equipment with a significant value of 64.04 thousand FTE, marking a year-on-year growth of 4.96%. Taiwan and Israel followed at 14.61 and 5.1 thousand FTE, respectively, with Taiwan observing a modest increase of 1.19%, and Israel 1.67%. While Poland saw a growth of 4.78%, Japan experienced a sharp decline of 32.65%, and Germany a decrease of 14.54%. Other notable changes included Canada and the Czech Republic, with drops of 24.47% and 14.06% respectively.
Looking ahead, countries with robust technological infrastructure like South Korea and Taiwan are likely to see continued growth, leveraging government support and private sector investments. Meanwhile, countries experiencing declines may need to reassess their R&D strategies to remain competitive in the global market.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Manufacture of Communication Equipment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 64,040 | 2023 | +3.76% | +4.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Taiwan | 14,610 | 2023 | +1.64% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Israel | 5,100 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 2,720 | 2023 | +6% | +4.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 2,700 | 2023 | -57.66% | -32.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2,140 | 2023 | -20.42% | -14.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1,450 | 2023 | -0.58% | -0.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1,230 | 2023 | -4.21% | -4.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 968 | 2023 | -27.65% | -24.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 925.55 | 2023 | -1.33% | -2.21% | View data |
