In 2024, France, Switzerland, and Denmark lead European scientific research and development activities, contributing significantly to the total output. France's output slightly decreased by 1.28% year-on-year, while Switzerland and Denmark experienced notable increases of 1.49% and 5.39%, respectively. Emerging players like Estonia and Austria demonstrated growth with year-on-year variations of 3.13% and 4.56%. Meanwhile, Hungary's output saw a decline of 3.04%. Over the past two years, Portugal exhibited the highest year-on-year growth at 8.45%, indicating potential for future contributions. Germany and Slovenia shared a consistent growth rate of 2.71%, highlighting their stable R&D activities.
Future trends to watch include the continued rise of countries demonstrating significant year-on-year growth, such as Portugal, Austria, and the Netherlands. Monitoring shifts in funding, policy changes, and collaboration initiatives will be crucial to understanding the evolving landscape of European scientific research and development activities. Increasing investments in R&D can be anticipated, fostering innovation and progress across various countries.
Top countries in Scientific Research and Development Activities Output by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1.5 | 2023 | 0% | -1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Switzerland | 1.4 | 2023 | +7.69% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 1.3 | 2023 | 0% | +5.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 0.8 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 0.8 | 2023 | 0% | +2.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iceland | 0.7 | 2023 | +16.67% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 0.7 | 2023 | 0% | +3.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.6 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 0.6 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 0.5 | 2023 | 0% | +4.56% | View data |
