In 2023, the United States led R&D spending in telecom and infrastructures with a value of 108.93 billion US Dollars PPP, constant prices, seeing a significant increase from the earlier year. South Korea and Russia followed, showing modest changes, while countries like Japan and the UK experienced notable reductions. In contrast, smaller nations like Sweden and Finland saw remarkable growth rates, with Finland doubling its investment. Hungary also registered substantial growth, despite smaller absolute values.
Future trends to observe include increased investment in telecom R&D from nations seeking to improve digital infrastructure, with potential leadership from countries with high recent growth like Sweden and Finland, as well as technological transitions potentially leading to shifts in government priorities and allocations.
Top countries in Government Budget Appropriations or Outlays for R&D in Telecom and Other Infrastructures by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP, Constant | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 108,930 | 2023 | +3.37% | +128.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 21,920 | 2023 | +3.99% | -0.066% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 15,110 | 2023 | -0.017% | +0.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 14,420 | 2023 | +4.02% | -2.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 8,540 | 2023 | -6.08% | -25.47% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 3,340 | 2023 | +4.86% | +78.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3,250 | 2023 | +3.37% | -0.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 2,570 | 2023 | +3.97% | +4.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2,220 | 2023 | +4.31% | +4.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1,610 | 2023 | +2.87% | +120.16% | View data |
