In 2024, the expenditure on higher education R&D (HERD) financed by the government in Egypt is forecasted to be 98.21% of total HERD. This slight decline continues through the next few years with the values forecasted at 98.12% in 2025, 98.03% in 2026, 97.95% in 2027, and 97.86% in 2028. Over the two-year period from 2024 to 2026, the forecasted year-on-year variation shows a minor decrease in percentage terms.

Looking ahead, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 reflects an average annual decrease. This trend suggests a gradual but consistent reduction in government-financed HERD as a percentage of total HERD.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential changes in government funding priorities for higher education R&D.
The influence of external economic factors on government budget allocations.
Possible increases in R&D funding from private sector partnerships or international collaborations.
Impact of technology advancements and transformative research initiatives on R&D expenditure.