In 2023, Germany led in European government expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts, investing 2.27 billion euros. Italy followed with 0.48754 billion euros, showing a robust growth rate of 4.27% over the previous year. Spain and the Netherlands also exhibited growth, with annual increases of 4.54% and 4.22% respectively in the same period.
The smaller economies showed varying commitments, with Slovakia and Slovenia registering growth rates of 4.74% and 4.67%, respectively. Portugal displayed the highest year-on-year increase at 13.99%. Meanwhile, countries like Finland and Estonia had modest increments, while Latvia invested the least amount in this sector.
Over the previous five years, European nations have steadily increased their spending on R&D in these fields. This indicates recognition of their importance in driving innovation and addressing societal challenges. As we move forward, countries may increasingly prioritize cross-border collaborations, digital transformation, and sustainable development in their R&D investments in social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,270 | 2023 | +3.34% | +3.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 487.54 | 2023 | +1.6% | +4.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 249.71 | 2023 | +2.63% | +4.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 232.42 | 2023 | +1.41% | +4.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 83.41 | 2023 | +1.55% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 32.72 | 2023 | +2.18% | +4.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovenia | 32.35 | 2023 | +0.84% | +4.67% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 15.99 | 2023 | +6.06% | +13.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 15.97 | 2023 | +6.12% | +7.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 15.2 | 2023 | +2.2% | +4.26% | View data |
