In 2023, Germany leads global higher education R&D expenditure in natural sciences and engineering, with Japan and South Korea also showing significant investment. South Korea and Poland exhibited strong growth rates, indicating rising emphasis on R&D within their academic sectors. In contrast, Mexico and Israel show declining trends. Over the past five years, sustained growth is prevalent across most countries, with emerging European economies like Hungary and Lithuania experiencing notable surges.
Future trends to watch involve the redistribution of focus towards more innovative technologies and emerging sectors. Countries might intensify investment in AI, renewable energy, and biotechnology to maintain competitiveness.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Natural Sciences and Engineering Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.42 | 2023 | +3.47% | +3.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 13.63 | 2023 | +1.14% | +2.08% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 9.88 | 2023 | +8.9% | +9.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Canada | 8.59 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.35 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.88 | 2023 | +2.43% | +3.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 5.51 | 2023 | +8.19% | +12.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.99 | 2023 | +4.32% | +6.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 4.21 | 2023 | +3.44% | +4.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Russia | 3.7 | 2023 | +3.32% | +6.53% | View data |
