In 2023, South Korea dominated the global researcher landscape in communication equipment manufacturing, holding a significant lead with 61.86 thousand FTEs and experiencing a 4.64% increase year-on-year. Taiwan also witnessed a healthy rise of 3.64%, whereas Japan saw a substantial decline of 27.35%, reflecting shifting industry dynamics. Notable growth was seen in Poland with an 8.75% increase, while Canada faced the largest drop at 40.53%. Germany and others showed varying degrees of decline, indicating contrasting trends across countries.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging markets as they develop technological capabilities. South Korea and Taiwan are likely to maintain dominance, propelled by robust investments in R&D. However, research consolidation and technological advancements could reshape geographical priorities, impacting the global distribution of researchers.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Manufacture of Communication Equipment by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 61,860 | 2023 | +3.35% | +4.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Taiwan | 7,620 | 2023 | +3.43% | +3.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 3,630 | 2023 | -47.88% | -27.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,310 | 2023 | +0.51% | +0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,070 | 2023 | +4.99% | +8.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 695.59 | 2023 | +0.39% | -1.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 577 | 2023 | -40.15% | -24.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 248.2 | 2023 | -16.88% | -13.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 198 | 2023 | -64.52% | -40.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 177 | 2023 | -7.33% | -7.68% | View data |
