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U.S. research workforce lags by some measures

Scientists’ share of total employment is lower than in many other countries

Employment graph

UNDEREMPLOYED  Globally, the United States ranks 17th  in scientists' share of total employment.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, adapted by M. Telfer

By Lila Guterman

- More than 2 years ago

China and the United States have impressive armies of science and engineering researchers. In 2011, the most recent year for which data are available, the two countries boasted the largest numbers employed in these fields, with 1.32