In 2023, business enterprise expenditure on R&D in France stood at 2.0% of GDP. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady year-on-year decline, with values decreasing from 1.97% in 2024 to 1.89% in 2028. This consistent decrease reflects a negative trend, suggesting a slight contraction in R&D investment over the five-year period.

Year-on-year percentage variations highlight this downward trajectory, showing a consistent decrease of around 1% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year span suggests a gradual decline in R&D expenditure investment levels, averaging a negative rate per year.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential shifts in government policies affecting R&D incentives.
Changes in global market conditions that could impact corporate investment strategies.
Innovation demands in technology sectors prompting higher R&D spending.