The United Kingdom leads global government expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts, with significant strides and notable year-on-year growth of 10.36% as of 2023. Germany and South Korea follow, ranking high in investment, but showing moderate year-on-year increases. Emerging trends highlight Hungary's remarkable growth in expenditure, with a 12.13% year-on-year increase. Portugal also stands out with a substantial growth rate of 13.79%. In contrast, Mexico witnessed a contraction, decreasing by 1.43%. The overall landscape shows varying levels of commitment among countries, reflected by divergent growth rates and priorities.
Looking ahead, expect continued investments in these areas as countries recognize the value of research in humanities and arts for societal and economic development. Observing how emerging economies adapt and invest to catch up with established players like the UK and Germany could shape future trends.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 26.21 | 2023 | +9.61% | +10.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 25.29 | 2023 | +3.8% | +3.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 9.39 | 2023 | +3.02% | +4.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 7.51 | 2023 | +2.74% | +2.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.01 | 2023 | +1.57% | +5.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.1 | 2023 | +1.46% | +4.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Taiwan | 2.9 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 2.75 | 2023 | +1.37% | +0.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.42 | 2023 | +1.4% | +4.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 2.09 | 2023 | +1.39% | +7.7% | View data |
