The global landscape of researchers in transportation and storage shows Japan leading with 1.12 thousand full-time equivalent researchers in 2023, followed by South Korea, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Countries like Italy, Finland, and Poland saw significant year-on-year growth percentages at 6.28%, 6.37%, and 13.81%, respectively. However, countries such as Spain and Chile experienced declines, with Spain recording a decrease of 5.65%. Over the longer term, Lithuania has shown the most dynamic growth with a 14.87% increase over the past year.
Future trends indicate that countries with rapidly advancing technology sectors and increasing investment in infrastructure, such as Germany and South Korea, might continue to see robust growth in research efforts. Additionally, emerging economies showing positive year-on-year growth, like Poland, may become key players driving innovation in the sector.
Top countries in Total Researchers in Transportation and Storage by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Full-Time Equivalent) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 1,120 | 2023 | +2.47% | +2.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 857.47 | 2023 | +4.36% | +2.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 777 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 745.83 | 2023 | +4.14% | +0.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 613 | 2023 | +1.49% | +4.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 270.9 | 2023 | -0.88% | +0.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 248.2 | 2023 | +4.55% | +6.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Taiwan | 205.6 | 2023 | +3.79% | +3.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 189.15 | 2023 | -5.72% | -5.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 121 | 2023 | +2.54% | +0.85% | View data |
