In 2023, higher education expenditure on R&D in France stood at 0.45% of GDP. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a modest increase to 0.47% by 2025, remaining stable through 2028. The year-on-year change from 2023 to 2024 is 2.22%. Over the last two years, the CAGR is approximately 0.93%, reflecting modest growth expectations for R&D investments compared to GDP. This stable forecast suggests limited change in prioritization for R&D spending relative to economic output.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy shifts impacting R&D funding, the influence of European Union directives, and broader economic changes impacting GDP, which could alter the proportional investment in R&D.
