The global expenditure on R&D in Humanities and the Arts is led by Germany and the UK in 2023. Germany shows a significant year-over-year increase of 2.12%, suggesting a strong commitment to these fields. Meanwhile, Poland and Latvia have shown impressive growth over the previous year, with variations of 12.38% and 11.5%, respectively. Countries like Slovenia and Hungary are outliers, showing negative growth trends. Over a five-year span, variations suggest modest growth in global higher education investment in Humanities and the Arts, though trends vary significantly across countries.
Future trends to watch include the impact of digital transformation, as funding in Arts and Humanities may shift towards interdisciplinary studies combining technology and culture. Increasing political or economic emphasis on STEM might pose challenges, potentially impacting sustained R&D growth in the Humanities and Arts sectors.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Humanities and the Arts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,840 | 2023 | +2.29% | +2.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 2,710 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,160 | 2023 | +0.67% | +2.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 940.48 | 2023 | +2.66% | +4.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 853.93 | 2023 | +9.12% | +12.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 616.28 | 2023 | +2.79% | +3.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 406.21 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 276.88 | 2023 | +3.76% | +3.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 254.18 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 228.24 | 2023 | +2.62% | +2.1% | View data |
