Italy leads the European countries in the number of scientific R&D enterprises with Spain and Germany following closely. These nations show robust growth, especially in Spain, which sees a nearly 10% increase year-over-year. Conversely, Sweden, Poland, and Portugal exhibit moderate progress while Romania and Bosnia and Herzegovina experience declines. The highest recorded growth is in Iceland, though from a significantly smaller base. Countries like Luxembourg, Macedonia, and Malta remain at the low end but display stable progress, indicating potential development.
Future trends to watch include a shift in enterprise concentration towards emerging tech hubs within Europe. Eastern European countries, supported by favorable government policies and investment incentives, may experience accelerated growth. There's also potential for increased collaboration in R&D, witnessed by international partnerships and shared innovation projects, which might boost enterprise numbers in less established markets.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Scientific Research and Development Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 11,770 | 2023 | +2.59% | +3.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 10,080 | 2023 | +6.13% | +9.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 7,840 | 2023 | +2.63% | +0.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7,400 | 2023 | +3.32% | +4.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6,670 | 2023 | +3.98% | +4.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 6,650 | 2023 | +3.45% | +6.13% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 6,150 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 4,730 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 3,930 | 2023 | +1.34% | +1.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 3,860 | 2023 | +6.45% | +5.92% | View data |
