The data reveals that in 2023, Germany leads global higher education expenditure on R&D in social sciences with $4.02 billion, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. Countries like Poland and Latvia show significant growth trends with increases of 12.21% and 6.99% respectively, while Portugal and Estonia experienced declines. The compound annual growth rates over the last five years highlight steady advancements in countries like Germany and Israel, but shrinkages in Taiwan and Hungary indicate divergent investment levels.
Looking forward, emerging trends suggest potential growth in Eastern European countries as they prioritize educational R&D. Additionally, Asia’s advancements, notably in South Korea, may see increased investment and partnerships to boost social sciences research, signaling a diversified global focus.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,020 | 2023 | +3.56% | +2.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 3,100 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,710 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,710 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 1,180 | 2023 | +0.7% | +2.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,090 | 2023 | +7.48% | +12.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 745.55 | 2023 | +1.71% | +4.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 681.46 | 2023 | +2.58% | +1.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 603.68 | 2023 | +0.046% | +0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 423.7 | 2023 | +1.99% | +0.91% | View data |
