In 2023, Germany leads global higher education R&D expenditure in natural sciences, representing substantial investments alongside Japan and Italy. Notable growth was observed in Poland (9.19%) and the Netherlands (8.13%), indicating a strategic push in R&D. In contrast, Israel saw a marginal decline (-0.11%), and Latvia (-3.45%) registered the most significant decrease. Hungary showed impressive growth with a 14.98% increase. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years suggests consistent investment patterns with Germany, Japan, and Italy sustaining leadership, and emerging growth trends in Eastern Europe.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased focus on sustainable and digital technologies in R&D.
- Potential for emerging Asian and Eastern European countries to close the spending gap.
- Impact of geopolitical shifts and economic policies on R&D investments.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Natural Sciences Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 24.08 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 10.5 | 2023 | +1.53% | +3.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8.54 | 2023 | +1.71% | +3.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.7 | 2023 | +6.33% | +9.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 7.14 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 5.8 | 2023 | +2.98% | +5.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Russia | 5.45 | 2023 | +3.26% | +6.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 5.3 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 5.13 | 2023 | +3.64% | +8.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Israel | 3.15 | 2023 | +0.36% | -0.11% | View data |
