Taiwan leads in R&D personnel in 2023 with a 0.56% increase, followed closely by China and South Korea. Notable growth occurred in Belgium and Poland, with 2.6% and 2.43%, respectively. New Zealand had an impressive 5.52% rise, despite being lower on the list. Japan and Germany saw a decrease in personnel, while Luxembourg dropped significantly by 3.28%. Emerging markets like Romania and Slovakia showed improvement with increases of 1.62% and 2.77%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise of Asian nations like Taiwan and China in R&D personnel, driven by heavy investment in innovation. There is also potential for European countries experiencing strong growth, such as Belgium and Poland, to further enhance their research capabilities. Monitoring geopolitical and economic shifts will be crucial to understanding potential disruptions or accelerations in these trends.
Top countries in Total Business Enterprise R&D Personnel by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of R&D Personnel | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Taiwan | 79.76 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 79.41 | 2023 | +0.82% | +0.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 78.18 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 72.09 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.049% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 68.65 | 2023 | +0.34% | +2.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Japan | 68.13 | 2023 | +0.00017% | -0.015% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 66.01 | 2023 | +0.56% | -0.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Canada | 63.91 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 63.32 | 2023 | -0.078% | -0.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 62.33 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.88% | View data |
