South Korea and Canada lead in R&D personnel share, with 2023 growth rates of 8.1% and 3.36%, respectively. Israel, showing robust growth at 7.6%, is closely followed by the United Kingdom. Italy has seen a significant increase in personnel at 4.85%. Conversely, Japan has experienced a slight decrease. Smaller economies like Slovakia and Estonia have shown remarkable growth at over 24% and 8%, respectively, indicating a rising engagement in R&D.
Looking ahead, expect the ongoing digital transformation to drive R&D investments, particularly in emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, and IoT, ensuring continued growth in personnel numbers.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Information and Communication Share by Country (Units (Full-Time Equivalent))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 13.77 | 2023 | +6.72% | +8.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 13.71 | 2023 | +2.94% | +3.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Israel | 12.58 | 2023 | +3.85% | +7.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 11.45 | 2023 | +2.89% | +3.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8 | 2023 | +3.91% | +4.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 6.75 | 2023 | +2.39% | +4.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.13 | 2023 | +5.03% | +4.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 5.98 | 2023 | +5.17% | -0.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 4.58 | 2023 | +2.92% | +3.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3.77 | 2023 | +1.49% | +0.91% | View data |
