In 2023, Finland led European business expenditure on R&D in computer hardware manufacturing with 20.75 euros per capita, exhibiting a notable year-on-year increase of 29.75%. Croatia remained steady, while the Czech Republic and Serbia showed substantial growth rates of 6.75% and 28.43%, respectively. Conversely, Portugal, Slovakia, and Poland experienced declines, with Slovakia having the most significant drop of -10.94%. Other countries such as Italy and Belgium showed modest positive growth. Over the past five years, growth across these countries varied, reflecting specific national priorities and capabilities.
Looking forward, key trends to watch include shifting technological capabilities, investment in digitalization, and cross-border collaborations within the EU. The ongoing development of AI and quantum computing could dominate future R&D spending priorities, favoring countries actively prioritizing these sectors.
Top countries in Business Expenditure on R&D in Computer Hardware Manufacturing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros Per Capita | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 20.75 | 2023 | +8% | +29.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 5.69 | 2021 | -12.09% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 1 | 2023 | +17.35% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 0.82 | 2023 | +2.88% | +6.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 0.77 | 2023 | +0.66% | +2.68% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 0.64 | 2023 | +7.17% | -2.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 0.47 | 2023 | +3.52% | -10.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 0.46 | 2023 | +85.02% | +28.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.17 | 2023 | +2.38% | -3.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.033 | 2021 | View data |
