In 2023, the salaries in Scientific Research and Development across European countries showed substantial variance. The Netherlands led with 2.45 billion euros, indicating its strong emphasis on research. Finland and Austria, with over 1 billion euros each, also displayed robust investment. Portugal, Greece, and Slovenia had moderate wage figures. Notably, smaller economies like Estonia, Lithuania, and Cyprus showed promising growth, with the latter two experiencing exceptional year-on-year growth rates of over 20% in 2023.
Future trends to watch include the continued growth in Eastern European countries, which could shift competitive dynamics as their investment in R&D increases. Expect Western European countries to continue leveraging their larger economies to maintain a competitive edge in research and development wages.
Top countries in Wages and Salaries in Scientific Research and Development by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 2,450 | 2023 | +1.87% | +2.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 1,120 | 2023 | +6.05% | +7.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 1,030 | 2023 | +2.7% | +4.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 412.04 | 2023 | +10.41% | +12.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 315.46 | 2023 | +1.18% | +1.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 284.73 | 2023 | +6.23% | +7.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 114.45 | 2023 | +3.84% | +5.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 114.36 | 2023 | +12.91% | +20.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 24.38 | 2023 | +13.59% | +20.61% | View data |
