In 2023, France led European scientific R&D output at 79.34 billion Euros, followed by Germany with 58.17 billion. The Netherlands and Belgium contributed moderately, while Eastern European countries like Croatia and Estonia showed smaller values but significant growth rates, with Estonia reaching a 16.2% increase. Malta, despite its small size, saw the highest growth at 19.32%. Lithuania also registered a noteworthy surge of 18.36%. Overall, smaller countries demonstrated impressive year-on-year growth compared to their large counterparts.
Future trends to observe include continual growth in Eastern Europe, driven by technological advances and increased investment. Collaboration across countries could enhance innovation output, further driving R&D growth. The focus is also expected on sustainable and digital technologies given their global prioritization.
Top countries in Scientific Research and Development Output by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 79,340 | 2023 | +3.26% | +3.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 58,170 | 2023 | +6.03% | +6.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8,270 | 2023 | +10.1% | +9.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6,070 | 2023 | +7.73% | +8.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 2,140 | 2023 | +2.21% | +3.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1,090 | 2023 | +2.58% | +3.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 639.43 | 2023 | +0.27% | +8.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 606.27 | 2023 | +21.87% | +16.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 492.19 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 325.13 | 2023 | +10.55% | +18.36% | View data |
