The global private non-profit expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts shows significant variation among countries. In 2023, Israel, Italy, and South Korea led in expenditure, with notable increases from the previous year observed in Italy at 5.91% and South Korea at 4.72%. Japan, however, experienced a notable decline of 10.47%. Russia saw a substantial increase of 7.09%, contributing to an upward trend. Portugal showed the most dynamic growth with a 19.22% rise, whereas Chile faced a sharper decline at 12.12%. Romania's expenditure dramatically surged by 144.85%, reflecting significant investments in R&D from previous lower levels.
Looking ahead to 2024, key trends to watch include the stability and potential growth in countries with recent increases such as Russia and Italy. Additionally, Romania and Portugal may continue their significant upward trend, impacting the global landscape of non-profit R&D in arts and humanities. However, attention should also be given to countries like Japan and Chile, which might need strategic interventions to counteract recent declines.
Top countries in Private Non-Profit 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 Israel | 21.67 | 2023 | +2.6% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20.64 | 2023 | +6.23% | +5.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 19.73 | 2023 | +2.92% | +4.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 12.68 | 2023 | -12.69% | -10.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 4.87 | 2023 | +4.37% | +7.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 3.95 | 2023 | +6.81% | +1.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3.91 | 2023 | +1.57% | +4.13% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 3.21 | 2023 | +0.018% | +4.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.75 | 2023 | +3.24% | -1.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.99 | 2023 | +1.88% | +2.98% | View data |
