In 2023, Germany led European government expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts with 65.59 million euros, showing a year-on-year increase of 3.43%. Italy and Spain followed, with 14.08 million euros and 7.21 million euros, respectively, recording growths of 4.27% and 4.54%. The Netherlands, Finland, Slovakia, and Slovenia also saw appreciable investments, with Portugal and Estonia showing significant year-on-year increases of 13.99% and 7.84%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include continued growth fueled by rising awareness of the importance of social sciences and humanities in addressing societal challenges. Governments may increase allocations as part of broader strategic initiatives to foster innovative cultural and social solutions.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 65.59 | 2023 | +3.34% | +3.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.08 | 2023 | +1.6% | +4.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 7.21 | 2023 | +2.63% | +4.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.71 | 2023 | +1.41% | +4.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 2.41 | 2023 | +1.55% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 0.94 | 2023 | +2.18% | +4.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 0.93 | 2023 | +0.84% | +4.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 0.46 | 2023 | +6.06% | +13.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 0.46 | 2023 | +6.12% | +7.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.44 | 2023 | +2.2% | +4.26% | View data |
