Global Biotechnology - Employment (2006–2031)

L6724-GL Last Updated: January 2026

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1,562,138

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Global Biotechnology Employment in 2026
6.1%

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 Global Biotechnology Employment Growth in 2026
7.2%

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 Global Biotechnology Employment CAGR 2021-2026

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  • How many people are employed in the Global Biotechnology in 2025?

    There was 1,472,133 people employed in the Global Biotechnology as of 2025.

  • What was employment growth in the Global Biotechnology in 2025?

    The number of people employed in the Global Biotechnology grew 6.5% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

  • Is employment in the Global Biotechnology expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Global Biotechnology to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • How many people are employed in the Global Biotechnology in 2026?

    There is 1,562,138 people employed in the Global Biotechnology as of 2026.

  • What is employment growth in the Global Biotechnology in 2026?

    The number of people employed in the Global Biotechnology grew 7.2% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

  • Is employment in the Global Biotechnology expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Global Biotechnology to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • How many people does the average business in the Global Biotechnology employ?

    The average Global Biotechnology business was 102.9 employees.

  • Are businesses in the Global Biotechnology adding employees?

    The average business in the Global Biotechnology now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

  • How productive are employees in the Global Biotechnology?

    The revenue per employee for the average business in the Global Biotechnology has decreased in the last five years.

  • How many people does the average business in the Global Biotechnology employ?

    The average Global Biotechnology business is 94.9 employees.

  • Are businesses in the Global Biotechnology adding employees?

    The average business in the Global Biotechnology now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

  • How productive are employees in the Global Biotechnology?

    The revenue per employee for the average business in the Global Biotechnology has decreased in the last five years.

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