South Korea leads in R&D personnel within the publishing, motion picture, video, and broadcasting sectors, standing at 48.4K in 2023. With a 6.17% increase from the previous year, its dominance is further solidified. Canada follows significantly lower at 16.32K, with a growth of 1.99%. The UK, Norway, and Romania saw moderate growth, maintaining their positions. Notably, New Zealand experienced the highest percentage increase at 19.4%, while Spain, Lithuania, and Slovenia faced declines.
Future trends suggest continued growth in Asia, particularly in South Korea and Taiwan, driven by technological advancements and increased digital content consumption. European markets may experience varied trends, with some countries focusing on boosting their R&D investments to remain competitive in the global digital media landscape.
Top countries in Total Internal R&D Personnel in Publishing, Motion Picture, Video and Television Programme Production, Sound Recording, Programming and Broadcasting Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 48,400 | 2023 | +4.72% | +6.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 16,320 | 2023 | +2.29% | +1.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 4,290 | 2023 | +3.88% | +1.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 2,330 | 2023 | +1.57% | +2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 1,700 | 2023 | +5.19% | +0.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1,510 | 2023 | +4.75% | +5.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 1,470 | 2023 | +4.25% | +7.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 1,360 | 2023 | +4.73% | +8.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 New Zealand | 1,180 | 2023 | +14.13% | +19.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1,000 | 2023 | +4.49% | +5.26% | View data |
