The United Kingdom leads global government expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts, followed by Germany and South Korea. Growth was notable in the UK and Italy, while Mexico saw a decrease in expenditure. Japan and Taiwan also witnessed declines, albeit smaller. Increasing investments were seen in Hungary and Portugal, indicating strategic interest in these areas. The significant year-on-year growth by Mexico suggests potential instability or changes in priorities. Canada and Poland experienced considerable increases, reflecting a strong trend towards enhancing R&D in these areas.
Future trends to watch include sustained investments from Asian economies like South Korea, and renewed interest from European countries such as Hungary and Italy. Monitoring changes in funding priorities and potential geopolitical influences on R&D funding would provide further insights into the dynamics of global expenditure in these fields.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 25.83 | 2023 | +7.43% | +7.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 24.54 | 2023 | +1.96% | +1.59% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 10.07 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 7.44 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.9 | 2023 | +0.83% | +3.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.25 | 2023 | +1.29% | +2.85% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 3.14 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Taiwan | 3.06 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.4 | 2023 | +0.059% | +2.1% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 2.23 | 2023 | +1.48% | +6.75% | View data |
