In 2023, South Korea led with $4.54 billion in Global Total Intramural Expenditure on R&D in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts, showing a 5.5% increase from the previous year. Canada followed with $3.76 billion and a 2.89% year-on-year increase. Poland registered a significant 12.18% growth, while Mexico saw a slight decline of 0.51%. Other countries like Russia, Taiwan, and Slovakia experienced modest gains ranging from 2.23% to 3.25%, while Latvia exhibited the highest growth rate at 9.94%, albeit from a smaller base.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in digital humanities, cross-disciplinary collaboration between sciences and arts, and increased funding in countries such as Poland and Romania, driven by advancing digital infrastructure and strategic government investments in R&D sectors.
Top countries in Total Intramural Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 4,540 | 2023 | +4.44% | +5.5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 3,760 | 2023 | +2.83% | +2.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,440 | 2023 | +7.97% | +12.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 2,140 | 2023 | +2.79% | +2.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Mexico | 1,490 | 2023 | +3.14% | -0.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Taiwan | 1,370 | 2023 | +2.49% | +3.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 893.03 | 2023 | +1.79% | +1.98% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 616.04 | 2023 | +3.03% | +2.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 363.99 | 2023 | +2.24% | +6.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Chile | 254.49 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.2% | View data |
