In 2023, Germany held the top spot with a net operating surplus in R&D intensive activities of €109.37 billion, though experiencing a minor decline of 0.83%. The Netherlands followed with a value of €22.71 billion, showing a modest increase of 1.98%. Spain's surplus slightly decreased by 0.039% to €12.41 billion. Austria, with €8.94 billion, showed positive growth at 2.23%, while Finland increased by 1.98% to €6.85 billion. Slovakia showed no change at €3.92 billion, and Greece grew by 2.48% to €1.73 billion. Slovenia and Estonia demonstrated higher growth rates at 3.21% and 3.64%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of geopolitical tensions, shifts in economic policy, and technological advancements that may affect the allocation of R&D resources in Europe. The focus on digitalization and green technologies will likely drive changes in R&D investments across these countries, possibly altering their net operating surplus dynamics.
Top countries in Net Operating Surplus in High- and Medium-High (2-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 109,370 | 2023 | +1.45% | -0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 22,710 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.98% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12,410 | 2023 | +0.081% | -0.039% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 8,940 | 2023 | +1.8% | +2.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 6,850 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 3,920 | 2023 | +3.22% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 1,730 | 2023 | +0.9% | +2.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 1,150 | 2023 | +2.73% | +3.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 591.2 | 2023 | +3.81% | +3.64% | View data |
