In 2023, the expenditure on Higher Education R&D financed by the government in Egypt stood at 5.9 billion USD PPP. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 show a consistent increase in this expenditure, rising from 6.03 billion USD PPP in 2024 to 6.53 billion USD PPP in 2028. Year-on-year percentage variations indicate steady growth: a 2.15% increase in 2025, 2.11% in 2026, 1.91% in 2027, and 1.87% in 2028. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.06%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Government policy changes that could impact funding allocations.
- Increased collaboration between universities and industry sectors.
- Technological advancements leading to more cost-effective R&D processes.
- Economic conditions which could either constrain or boost investment in higher education R&D.
