In 2023, the production of medium-high R&D intensive activities in Germany was at 1.27 trillion euros. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady annual growth, with values rising from 1.2964 trillion euros in 2024 to 1.3878 trillion euros in 2028. Notably, the projections show a consistent year-on-year growth rate of around 1.8% to 1.9% over this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 1.8%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of technological advancement, which could enhance productivity in R&D intensive sectors.
Economic and political factors that may influence funding and policy supporting R&D activities.
Global competition and its effects on Germany's R&D output and innovation capabilities.