In 2023, France held the largest share of European Scientific Research and Development output at €50.42 million, followed by Germany at €36.97 million. Other contributors included the Netherlands (€5.25 million), Belgium (€3.86 million), and Ireland (€1.36 million). Notably, smaller countries like Estonia (€0.39 million), Slovakia (€0.31 million), and Malta (€0.014 million) contributed relatively lower values.
France saw a 3.4% year-on-year variation in 2023, while Germany experienced a 6.78% increase. The Netherlands, Belgium, and Estonia showed significant growth rates of 9.83%, 8.6%, and 16.2% respectively. Lithuania continued its upward trend with an 18.36% rise, whereas Malta had the highest increase at 19.32%. Slovakia's growth was modest at 1.78%.
Future trends to watch include increased investment in smaller nations like Estonia and Lithuania, which are showing rapid growth. Additionally, keeping an eye on emerging sectors within larger economies like France and Germany could offer insights into sustained or shifting priorities in European R&D funding.
Top countries in Scientific Research and Development Output Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 50.42 | 2023 | +3.26% | +3.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 36.97 | 2023 | +6.03% | +6.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 5.25 | 2023 | +10.1% | +9.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 3.86 | 2023 | +7.73% | +8.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 1.36 | 2023 | +2.21% | +3.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 0.69 | 2023 | +2.58% | +3.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 0.41 | 2023 | +0.27% | +8.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 0.39 | 2023 | +21.87% | +16.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.31 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.21 | 2023 | +10.55% | +18.36% | View data |
