In 2023, the United Kingdom led global internal R&D personnel in social sciences and humanities with significant growth of 2.38%. South Korea displayed a substantial increase of 61.29%, showing its expanding focus on these fields. On the contrary, Slovenia experienced a notable decline of 14.25%. Among European countries, Germany and Hungary reported growths of 4.27% and 6.72%, respectively, indicating a moderate but positive trend. However, Poland and Italy faced downturns, with Poland seeing a decrease of 2.13% and Italy 2.22%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued expansion from Asian countries, particularly South Korea, which shows strong support for social sciences in its R&D.
- A potential rebound from European countries experiencing declines, possibly driven by shifts in policy priorities or funding allocations.
- Emergence of new contributors in Eastern Europe as countries like Slovakia show growth in personnel over the last year.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Research and Experimental Development on Social Sciences and Humanities Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 23.54 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 22.57 | 2023 | +5.44% | -2.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 14.9 | 2023 | +22.47% | +61.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Taiwan | 9.38 | 2023 | +3.34% | +0.031% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.06 | 2023 | +1.27% | -0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 6.5 | 2023 | +4.21% | +6.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 5.86 | 2023 | +4.69% | +4.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 2.66 | 2023 | +4.52% | +6.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 2.63 | 2023 | -1.23% | -2.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.5 | 2023 | -20.52% | -14.25% | View data |
