In 2023, Germany led European higher education expenditure on R&D in social sciences with 43.82 million euros, followed by Italy and Spain. The Netherlands and Finland trailed with moderate values. Countries like Slovenia, Latvia, and Lithuania had the smallest expenditures, though they showed notable year-on-year growth, particularly Latvia with a 9.28% increase. Conversely, Estonia experienced a slight decline of 1.23%.
Future trends in European higher education R&D spending in social sciences should consider the potential for continued growth among smaller economies, driven by their recent robust year-on-year increases. Sustaining this momentum and Germany’s leading position might hinge on prioritizing cross-border collaboration and digital innovations.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 43.82 | 2023 | +4.56% | +4.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 16.52 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 15.33 | 2023 | +2.37% | +3.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 14.04 | 2023 | +2.33% | +5.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 5.11 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 3.06 | 2023 | +2.21% | +0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 0.63 | 2023 | +4.07% | +7.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.62 | 2023 | +3.47% | +9.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.38 | 2023 | +11.41% | -1.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.31 | 2023 | +4.44% | +9.2% | View data |
