Global government expenditure on R&D in social sciences in 2023 shows Germany leading significantly with $27.38 million US Dollars PPP. Notable growth rates include Romania at 14.83%, Iceland at 22.28%, and the UK at 13.88%. Emerging countries like Estonia also show significant growth, albeit from a smaller base. While countries like Germany and South Korea have a steady increase, Italy and the UK exhibit more dynamic year-on-year growth.
Future trends to watch include increased investment in digital transformation and policy-driven research, with dynamic growth in Eastern Europe potentially reshaping expenditures. Additionally, the impact of emerging technologies like AI on social science research funding warrants close evaluation.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.38 | 2023 | +4.69% | +4.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 19.29 | 2023 | +3.02% | +3.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.33 | 2023 | +3.63% | +6.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.57 | 2023 | +11.25% | +13.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 8.1 | 2023 | +2.93% | +1.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.7 | 2023 | +2.16% | +4.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.93 | 2023 | +2.77% | +3.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Taiwan | 3.89 | 2023 | +3.53% | +3.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3.37 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.13% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1.68 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.4% | View data |
