In 2023, the United Kingdom led European scientific R&D turnover with strong growth, alongside Switzerland showing significant gains. Germany, however, experienced a notable decline. France and Sweden saw slight decreases, while the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark displayed moderate growth. Spain and Poland demonstrated robust increases, indicating a favorable trend over recent years. Conversely, Macedonia and Portugal showed slight declines in their R&D activities.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise in R&D contributions from Eastern European countries like Poland and the Baltic states. Additionally, watch for how geopolitical changes might impact funding allocations and partnerships within the European R&D landscape.
Top countries in Turnover of Scientific Research and Development Activities Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 31.33 | 2023 | +2.9% | +3.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 15.26 | 2023 | +3.93% | +9.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12.81 | 2023 | -3.71% | -5.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.03 | 2023 | +0.36% | -0.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 5.97 | 2023 | +4.01% | +3.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.81 | 2023 | +4.91% | +3.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.37 | 2023 | +4.08% | +8.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.28 | 2023 | +11.05% | +4.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.8 | 2023 | +3.53% | +7.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.59 | 2023 | -0.44% | -4.22% | View data |
