In 2023, Germany led European government R&D expenditure in Humanities and the Arts with 1.08 billion euros, showing a 1.78% increase from the previous year. The Netherlands exhibited a significant growth rate of 9.65%. Italy and Spain followed with modest increments, highlighting their ongoing investment emphasis. Slovenia, Slovakia, and Lithuania demonstrated a robust upward trend as evidenced by their increases of 6.89%, 5.91%, and 10.17%, respectively. Conversely, Finland saw a decline of 4.22%. Between 2019 and 2023, the annual compounded average growth rate (CAGR) reflects the diverse investment approaches across Europe.
Future trends to watch include increasing digitalization and technological integration in the Humanities and Arts. As countries recognize the interdisciplinary nature of these fields, there may be a shift towards collaborative R&D efforts. Look for potential policy shifts encouraging broader European collaborations, particularly in under-invested regions, to level the research funding landscape.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Humanities and the Arts by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,080 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 74.64 | 2023 | +2.2% | +3.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 64.98 | 2023 | +3.3% | +9.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 49.64 | 2023 | +0.11% | +3.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 25.82 | 2023 | +3.35% | +6.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 21.85 | 2023 | +3.53% | +5.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 13.4 | 2023 | +2.84% | +10.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 13.32 | 2023 | +5.29% | +5.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3.37 | 2023 | +7.57% | +5.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.58 | 2023 | -6.52% | -4.22% | View data |
