In 2023, Germany led European higher education R&D expenditure with a significant share, while Italy and the Netherlands followed. Spain and Finland were mid-tier contributors. Smaller economies like Portugal, Slovakia, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovenia, and Latvia had minimal impact. Year-on-year growth in 2023 showed notable increases for Lithuania, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Spain, indicating dynamic R&D investments. Germany showed steady growth, maintaining its leading position. Over the past five years, the CAGR suggested a positive trend in most countries, driven by growing recognition of R&D's importance.
Future trends to watch include increasing digitalization, interdisciplinary research investment, and policy shifts encouraging R&D collaboration across the EU. Continued growth is expected, with emerging economies gaining a larger share.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in All Fields Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 50.75 | 2023 | +3.5% | +3.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.7 | 2023 | +1.5% | +2.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.63 | 2023 | +2.85% | +5.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 11.8 | 2023 | +6.19% | +5.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 4.13 | 2023 | +2.07% | +2.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 2.89 | 2023 | +2.36% | +1.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 0.54 | 2023 | +2.11% | +5.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.54 | 2023 | +3.33% | +8.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.45 | 2023 | +3.33% | +3.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.33 | 2023 | +2.57% | +6.32% | View data |
