In 2023, Germany led European countries in higher education expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts with €5.67 billion, showing a 3.7% growth. Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands also invested significantly, with values of €2.1 billion, €1.88 billion, and €1.63 billion respectively. Notable growths were observed in Spain (4.46%) and the Netherlands (5.07%). Smaller economies like Lithuania and Latvia posted substantial year-on-year increases of 8.01% and 10.43%. Despite Finland's modest expenditure of €0.57234 billion, it marked a 2.03% growth.
Future trends indicate potential increased investments in R&D by Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Latvia, driven by their comparatively higher growth rates. Western European countries are expected to maintain steady investments, focusing on integrating technology and interdisciplinary strategies into their research agendas.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,670 | 2023 | +3.78% | +3.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,100 | 2023 | +1.28% | +2.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,880 | 2023 | +3.92% | +4.46% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,630 | 2023 | +2.69% | +5.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 572.34 | 2023 | +2.26% | +2.03% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 386.67 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 75.12 | 2023 | +3.36% | +8.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 66.08 | 2023 | +3.62% | +2.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 44.17 | 2023 | +5.1% | +0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 31.41 | 2023 | +1.87% | +2.58% | View data |
