In 2023, South Korea leads in non-profit R&D expenditure in social sciences, reflecting robust growth at a 4.65% year-on-year increase. Israel follows, maintaining a rising trend. Italy and Poland show slight declines, while Portugal exhibits significant growth with a 22.31% increase. In contrast, Chile and Taiwan report notable decreases, with Chile dropping by 15.52%. Romania’s growth stands out at 140.82%, albeit from a lower base. Over the past five years, Portugal and Romania have shown strong compound annual growth, highlighting potential hotspots for non-profit R&D investments.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of geopolitical tensions on R&D investments in Russia and socio-economic changes affecting research funding in developing and emerging markets like Romania and Chile. The emphasis on digital research methodologies and international collaborations may drive future shifts in expenditure, with South Korea and Israel continuing to lead innovation in the social sciences research landscape.
Top countries in Private Non-Profit Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 108.65 | 2023 | +1.32% | +4.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Israel | 66.79 | 2023 | +2.4% | +1.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 58.34 | 2023 | +2.18% | -0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 22.66 | 2023 | +3.77% | +9.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 20.64 | 2023 | +2.76% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 13.02 | 2023 | +1.95% | -0.29% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 12.24 | 2023 | +3.82% | +3.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 8.65 | 2023 | +1.18% | +22.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chile | 5.75 | 2023 | -18.61% | -15.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 3.32 | 2023 | +0.58% | -1.26% | View data |
