In 2023, Germany led global expenditures in higher education R&D for natural sciences at 6.57 billion USD PPP, followed by Japan and Italy. Poland showed the most significant year-on-year growth at 9.19%, while Hungary had the highest five-year CAGR. In contrast, Israel and Latvia experienced a decline. This indicates a varied commitment among countries towards advancing natural sciences, with emerging economies like Poland and Hungary increasing their R&D investments.
Future trends to watch include increased investments from Eastern Europe and continuing growth in Asian countries. Shifts in funding priorities towards sustainable development and digital transformation might also alter the R&D landscape.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Natural Sciences by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,570 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 2,860 | 2023 | +1.53% | +3.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,330 | 2023 | +1.71% | +3.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 2,100 | 2023 | +6.33% | +9.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,950 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Korea | 1,580 | 2023 | +2.98% | +5.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Russia | 1,490 | 2023 | +3.26% | +6.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1,440 | 2023 | +2.07% | +3.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1,400 | 2023 | +3.64% | +8.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Israel | 859.52 | 2023 | +0.36% | -0.11% | View data |
