In 2023, Germany led global government expenditure in R&D for social sciences with significant investments, followed by South Korea and Italy. The United Kingdom showed the most substantial year-on-year growth at 8.87%. Russia maintained stability, whereas Hungary and Slovakia experienced remarkable increases, 8.97% and 13.98% respectively. However, the Netherlands and Norway faced declines. Smaller economies like Portugal and Iceland showcased notable growth.
Future trends to watch include Germany's sustained leadership, potential increases in investments from Eastern European countries, and the possibility of renewed growth for stagnant economies like the Netherlands and Norway, driven by increased awareness of social sciences' role.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.33 | 2023 | +3.24% | +2.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 21.02 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.23 | 2023 | -0.14% | +2.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 8.16 | 2023 | +1.8% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 7.89 | 2023 | +4.27% | +8.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.02 | 2023 | +2.16% | +3.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Taiwan | 4.33 | 2023 | +2.54% | +1.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.4 | 2023 | -0.095% | -1.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3.15 | 2023 | -1.27% | -2.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1.7 | 2023 | +0.82% | -0.7% | View data |
