In 2023, Germany leads European expenditure on R&D in social sciences with €55.62 million. Italy follows with €21.74 million. The Netherlands and Spain are nearly at par, at €8.27 million and €8.21 million respectively. Smaller investments are noted in Finland, Slovakia, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia. Year-on-year variations show Portugal and Slovakia with the highest increases at 17.07% and 14.62%. Finland showed minimal growth.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential increase in funding as countries realize the importance of social sciences in policymaking.
- Smaller nations could boost their R&D investment to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
- Sustainable long-term growth depends on economic conditions and political priorities in the EU.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 55.62 | 2023 | +4.59% | +4.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 21.74 | 2023 | +2.89% | +4.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.27 | 2023 | +2.45% | +3.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.21 | 2023 | +2.14% | +4.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 3.83 | 2023 | +1.43% | +0.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 0.91 | 2023 | +1.52% | +14.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.6 | 2023 | +5.82% | +17.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.37 | 2023 | +0.066% | +0.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 0.23 | 2023 | +4.62% | +3.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.092 | 2023 | +6.83% | +14.49% | View data |
