In 2023, South Korea led the intramural R&D expenditure in social sciences, humanities, and the arts, with a robust year-on-year growth of 4.47% over 2022. Poland exhibited the strongest growth trajectory with a 10.01% increase. Notable year-on-year increases were observed in Latvia and Hungary, with 8.05% and 4.28% growth respectively. Contrarily, Mexico and Slovenia experienced declines, with Mexico's expenditure decreasing by 1.44% and Slovenia slightly dropping by 0.011%. Over the last five years, variations reveal that investment levels are evolving with both emerging increases in some European countries and stabilization in more mature markets.
Looking forward, several trends in R&D expenditure warrant attention:
- Potential shifts towards digital humanities and data-driven social sciences.
- Increased collaboration between countries may drive further R&D investment diversity.
- Focus on sustainable development goals might influence funding in relevant social science research.
Top countries in Total Intramural Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 4,120 | 2023 | +3.58% | +4.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 3,270 | 2023 | +1.91% | +1.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,130 | 2023 | +7.12% | +10.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 1,770 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 1,340 | 2023 | +1.65% | -1.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1,230 | 2023 | +0.84% | +1.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 784.93 | 2023 | +1.32% | +0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 524.72 | 2023 | +2.97% | +1.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 314.19 | 2023 | +0.78% | +4.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Chile | 230.46 | 2023 | +1.5% | +0.46% | View data |
