The current landscape of biotechnology research employment in Europe shows Spain leading with a 20.27% share, followed closely by Germany at 19.57%. In 2024, the Netherlands recorded significant growth with a 16.89% year-on-year increase. Emerging trendsetters include Norway and Finland with double-digit growth. Conversely, Slovakia and Romania experienced declines in employment. The compound annual growth rate over the past five years indicates a shifting focus towards Northern European countries like the Netherlands and Poland, suggesting increasing investments and developments in these regions.
Future trends suggest a further increase in employment in countries like the Netherlands and Poland as their biotechnology sectors continue expanding. Watch closely for potential declines in countries with negative growth, such as Slovakia and Romania, which may require strategic realignment to revitalize growth. Northern European countries could also see increasing influence in biotechnology research by 2025.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Biotechnology Research and Experimental Development Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 20.27 | 2023 | +6.37% | +8.14% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 19.57 | 2023 | +1.87% | -3.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 12.09 | 2023 | +11.82% | +16.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 11.95 | 2023 | +1.26% | +6.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.58 | 2023 | +6.62% | +7.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.29 | 2023 | +8.35% | +15.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.74 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.04% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 3.54 | 2023 | +2.7% | +3.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 2.23 | 2023 | +4.71% | +7.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Serbia | 1.78 | 2023 | -1.19% | -1.16% | View data |
