In 2023, Germany led European higher education expenditure on R&D in humanities and the arts with €48.62 million, experiencing a modest 1.8% increase. Italy followed with €17.78 million, growing by 1.7%. Spain and the Netherlands saw notable growth at 3.58% and 3.41%, respectively. Finland's expenditure was €3.62 million, up by 1.91%. Portugal showed a slight decline, while Eastern European countries like Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia posted significant increases, with Latvia achieving 12.44%. In contrast, Slovenia saw a decrease of 8.97%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth acceleration in Eastern European countries due to increased investment in humanities R&D.
- Germany and other leading nations might experience stable or slightly increasing growth rates in line with historical patterns.
- Innovation and cultural projects could drive further expenditure increases across the continent, particularly in arts-tech integration.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Humanities and the Arts Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 48.62 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 17.78 | 2023 | +0.43% | +1.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 13.61 | 2023 | +1.65% | +3.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 11.17 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 3.62 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.39 | 2023 | +0.53% | -0.047% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 0.57 | 2023 | +3.13% | +5.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 0.49 | 2023 | -1.63% | -0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.37 | 2023 | +3.33% | +7.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 0.21 | 2023 | +3.79% | +12.44% | View data |
