In 2023, Belgium leads Europe in R&D expenditure in Architectural, Engineering, Technical Testing, and Analysis Services with €64.9 per capita. Sweden follows with €53.34, while Portugal and the Czech Republic showed significant growth with increases of 21.13% and 37.37%, respectively. Finland saw a modest growth of 4.38%, whereas Italy and Malta experienced declines. Notably, Slovakia and Serbia emerged with substantial growth rates of 26.22% and 28.49%, respectively.
Looking forward, the focus will be on the continuation of R&D investment growth in emerging markets such as the Czech Republic and Serbia. Established markets like Belgium and Sweden will need to innovate to maintain their leading positions. Observing how these countries adapt to technological changes and economic pressures will be crucial.
Top countries in Business Expenditure on R&D in Architectural, Engineering, Technical Testing and Analysis Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 64.9 | 2023 | +7.18% | +10.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 53.34 | 2023 | +18.38% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 11.04 | 2023 | +17.24% | +21.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.88 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 6.82 | 2023 | +23.83% | +37.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4.52 | 2023 | +9.26% | +4.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 3.06 | 2023 | +34.44% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2.33 | 2023 | +6% | +8.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Malta | 1.43 | 2023 | +6.81% | -0.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 0.97 | 2023 | -20.16% | -8.81% | View data |
