The 2024 landscape of global R&D expenditure in computer programming, consultancy, and related activities reveals dominant leadership by the United States ($20.75B), with Israel ($8.65B) and Germany ($6.92B) following. Between 2023 and 2024, Poland, Portugal, and Slovakia demonstrate strong R&D growth, whereas Japan shows a decline. Over five years, Romania and Lithuania have seen significant compound annual growth rates (CAGRs), suggesting robust sectoral investment. Future trends to watch include continued growth in Eastern Europe and Asia, driven by IT sector expansion and increased global digital adoption, potentially shifting the balance in regional R&D expenditure dynamics.
Top countries in Business Enterprise R&D Expenditure in Computer Programming, Consultancy and Related Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 20,750 | 2023 | +5.69% | +6.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Israel | 8,650 | 2023 | +4.09% | +7.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6,920 | 2023 | +8.67% | +11.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 3,320 | 2023 | +2.33% | +2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 2,550 | 2023 | +1.1% | -2.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,530 | 2023 | +11% | +14.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1,800 | 2023 | +10.26% | +4.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1,770 | 2023 | +9.82% | +9.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1,160 | 2023 | +8.75% | +9.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 896.88 | 2023 | +7% | +8.73% | View data |
