In 2023, higher education expenditure on R&D in France stood at $13.33 billion USD PPP, Constant. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual increase in expenditure, reaching $13.98 billion USD by 2028. Year-on-year, the expenditure is projected to grow by approximately 0.96% in 2025, 0.96% in 2026, 0.95% in 2027, and 0.94% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is estimated at about 0.95%.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of new government policies on R&D spending in higher education.
Changes in global economic conditions influencing funding allocations.
Increasing collaborations between French universities and international research institutions.
Technological advancements and their effect on the demand for research outputs.
Potential increase in private sector involvement in higher education R&D investments.