In 2023, the United Kingdom led global government expenditure on R&D in Humanities and the Arts with significant investment, followed by Germany and Russia. The UK and Hungary showed the most robust year-on-year growth, while South Korea posted remarkable growth at over 17%. In contrast, Finland, Iceland, and Chile experienced declines. Over the last five years, Poland and Slovenia saw positive expenditure trends, whereas Taiwan and Finland showed signs of contraction in their funding efforts.
Future trends to watch include potential increased investments in Arts and Humanities, possibly driven by heightened global interest in cultural insights and social sciences. This sector may attract more funding as countries recognize its value in understanding contemporary societal challenges.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Humanities and the Arts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 2,310 | 2023 | +7.63% | +7.02% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,240 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 384.37 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 126.51 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Taiwan | 125.73 | 2023 | +0.34% | -1.08% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 103.33 | 2023 | +1.82% | +2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 81.44 | 2023 | +1% | +11.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 66.02 | 2023 | -0.055% | +6.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 61.46 | 2023 | -0.92% | +2.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 55.91 | 2023 | +17.25% | +17.23% | View data |
