In 2023, Italy led European business expenditure in R&D on social sciences and humanities with €128.35M, showing no variation from the previous year. Poland saw a significant increase of 7.98%, reaching €89.36M. Portugal and Slovakia marked notable growths of 11.85% and 10.47% respectively. The Czech Republic experienced a slight rise of 0.23%, while Serbia had the highest increase at 18.54%, albeit from a smaller base of €0.94M. Spain, Belgium, and Bosnia and Herzegovina spent significantly less in this sector, consistent with previous trends.
Future trends to watch include Poland and Portugal's continued growth, driven by enhanced governmental support and private sector engagement. Tracking the investment increment in emerging markets such as Slovakia and Serbia could reveal shifts in priorities towards social sciences across Europe. Furthermore, it will be essential to observe whether Italy maintains its leading position amid continental competition. Monitoring these dynamics will provide insights into evolving patterns of investment in social sciences and humanities in Europe.
Top countries in Business Expenditure on R&D in Research and Experimental Development on Social Sciences and Humanities by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 128.35 | 2023 | +18.4% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 89.36 | 2023 | +27.8% | +7.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 16.48 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 6.62 | 2023 | +10.22% | +11.85% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.59 | 2023 | -0.87% | +0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 5.38 | 2023 | +6.1% | +10.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 0.94 | 2023 | +37.92% | +18.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 0.53 | 2021 | +39.47% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.15 | 2021 | View data |
