In 2023, the output of Scientific Research and Development Activities in France reached 78.5 billion Euros. Based on forecasted data, the output is expected to increase to 80.22 billion Euros in 2024, representing a 2.2% year-on-year growth. This trend continues with a 2.18% growth in 2025, reaching 81.97 billion Euros.
The projected growth rate remains steady, with an annual increase of around 2.09% in 2026 (83.7 billion Euros), 2.06% in 2027 (85.42 billion Euros), and 1.98% in 2028 (87.12 billion Euros). Analyzing the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecasted five-year period, we identify an average annual growth of approximately 2.1%.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of government policies on R&D funding, technological advancements driving research methodologies, and geopolitical factors influencing international collaborations. Monitoring these variables will be essential for understanding the trajectory of the scientific research and development sector in France.
