The 2023 data shows Germany leading in European Net Operating Surplus within Medium-High R&D Intensive Activities with 90.74 billion euros, albeit with a slight decline of 1.1% from the previous year. The Netherlands follows with a notable increase of 2.82%, reaching 21.13 billion euros. Spain, showing marginal growth, accounts for 10.55 billion euros. Austria and Finland, with steady growth, record 7.01 billion and 6.4 billion euros, respectively. Greece, Slovenia, and Estonia contribute smaller values, with Estonia showing the highest year-on-year growth at 3.48% among these.
Future trends to watch in the European Net Operating Surplus for Medium-High R&D Intensive Activities include:
- Germany's strategic innovations to regain surplus growth.
- Potential acceleration in the Netherlands and Austria, poised for continuous growth.
- Spain and Finland's steady growth driven by increased R&D initiatives.
- Greece and emerging markets like Estonia exploring scaling opportunities.
- Overall resilience in the sector amidst changing economic conditions and technological advancements.
Top countries in Net Operating Surplus in Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 90,740 | 2023 | +1.34% | -1.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 21,130 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10,550 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.059% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 7,010 | 2023 | +1.48% | +2.1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 6,400 | 2023 | +2.8% | +2.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1,200 | 2023 | +1% | +1.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 705.9 | 2023 | +2.77% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 591.4 | 2023 | +4.25% | +3.48% | View data |
