In 2023, Germany led global higher education expenditure on R&D in humanities and the arts, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy. Notably, Poland experienced the highest year-on-year growth with a 12.38% increase, indicating a strong focus on this sector. Despite leading overall spending, Germany saw a moderate rise of 2.12%, while countries like Spain and Israel also observed a notable increase at 4.19% and 5.35% respectively. Estonia and Latvia marked significant growths at over 7%, while Slovenia experienced the largest decline.
Future trends indicate a potential increase in investment as more countries recognize the value of humanities and the arts in fostering cultural and social advancements. Continued growth in countries like Poland and emerging economies could reshape the spending landscape significantly, along with policy shifts focusing on creative industries.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Humanities and the Arts Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.39 | 2023 | +2.29% | +2.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 24.24 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.42 | 2023 | +0.67% | +2.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.42 | 2023 | +2.66% | +4.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.64 | 2023 | +9.12% | +12.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.52 | 2023 | +2.79% | +3.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 3.64 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 2.48 | 2023 | +3.76% | +3.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 2.27 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 2.04 | 2023 | +2.62% | +2.1% | View data |
