In 2023, the civil government budget allocations for R&D non-oriented research programmes in Germany stood at 8.35 billion US dollars PPP. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady increase, with expected allocations rising from 8.57 to 9.42 billion US dollars PPP. This represents year-on-year increases of approximately 2.7% for 2024, 2.7% for 2025, 2.5% for 2026, 2.2% for 2027, and 2.2% for 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is approximately 2.5%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential adjustments in R&D funding due to economic fluctuations or shifts in government policy.
Increased emphasis on innovation and sustainability, possibly impacting budget allocations.
Technological advancements driving new areas of focus within non-oriented research programmes.