In 2023, Japan's higher education expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts was recorded at 583.12 billion Japanese Yens. The forecast shows a steady annual increase from 2024 through 2028, with values reaching 625.82 billion by the end of this period. Year-on-year growth rates reveal a consistent rise in expenditure, ranging from about 1.42% to 1.33%. Over the course of these five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be approximately 1.41%, indicating a stable growth trajectory in R&D investments.
Future trends to watch include increased digitization in humanities, potential policy changes affecting research funding, and global collaboration in social sciences. These factors could influence investment levels and focus areas in Japan’s R&D sector.
