The data reflects the business expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences and Humanities as a percentage of GDP for various European countries in 2023. Poland leads with the highest allocation, followed by Italy and Slovakia. Smaller percentages are noted for Portugal, Czech Republic, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Spain. Year-over-year trends indicate an increase in R&D spending in Poland, Slovakia, and notably Portugal, which saw an 18.92% rise. In contrast, the Czech Republic experienced a decline, while Italy and Serbia maintained steady levels.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts driven by digital transformation, societal challenges, and policy incentives. Countries may increase R&D funding in social sciences and humanities to address these emerging issues, particularly influenced by socio-economic factors and education reforms across Europe.
Top countries in Business Expenditure on R&D in Research and Experimental Development on Social Sciences and Humanities by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 0.016 | 2023 | +23.08% | +7.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 0.009 | 2023 | +28.57% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 0.006 | 2023 | +20% | +10.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 0.004 | 2023 | +33.33% | +18.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 0.002 | 2023 | 0% | -7.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 0.001 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.001 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 8 | 8 Spain | 0.001 | 2021 | View data |
