In 2023, Germany leads European spending on R&D in Humanities and the Arts at 2.05 billion euros. Italy follows with 0.75103 billion euros and Spain at 0.57487 billion euros. The Netherlands, Finland, and Portugal each exhibit moderate investment levels. On the fringes, Latvia, Slovenia, and others contribute minimally. Significant growth occurred in Estonia and Latvia, 7.7% and 12.44% respectively, indicating promising dedication. Conversely, Slovenia’s investment dropped by 8.97%, showing less interest. The five-year CAGR underlines Estonia and Latvia’s robust upward trends.
Future trends to watch in European higher education R&D expenditures include potential shifts towards digital and interdisciplinary arts research, influenced by technological advancements. Countries with smaller investments might leverage collaborative European Union initiatives to escalate their contributions. Continued monitoring of post-pandemic economic recovery timelines will also determine funding variance across the continent.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Humanities and the Arts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,050 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 751.03 | 2023 | +0.43% | +1.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 574.87 | 2023 | +1.65% | +3.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 471.91 | 2023 | +2.54% | +3.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 153.11 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.91% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 143.02 | 2023 | +0.53% | -0.047% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 24.28 | 2023 | +3.13% | +5.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 20.89 | 2023 | -1.63% | -0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 15.69 | 2023 | +3.33% | +7.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 8.99 | 2023 | +3.79% | +12.44% | View data |
