In 2023, Germany led European production in high R&D intensive activities with an output of €247.33 billion, followed closely by France at €228.95 billion. The Netherlands recorded €48.92 billion, while Slovakia, Slovenia, and Greece had significantly lower outputs at €4.52 billion, €4.09 billion, and €3.66 billion, respectively. Year-on-year variations for 2023 showed that France saw the highest increase at 2.54%, followed by Slovenia at 1.94% and Germany at 1.55%. The Netherlands grew by 1.3%, while Slovakia and Greece experienced reductions of 2.97% and 0.99%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential increases in cross-country collaborations and investments in cutting-edge technologies across Europe’s R&D sectors. As global competition intensifies, countries may need to leverage innovation ecosystems to sustain growth and enhance competitiveness in high-tech domains.
- Germany: Highest production, steady growth.
- France: Strong year-on-year increase.
- Netherlands: Moderate growth.
- Slovakia: Notable decline.
- Slovenia: Positive trend.
- Greece: Slight decrease.
Top countries in Production of High (3-Digit Definition) R&D Intensive Activities by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 247,330 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 228,950 | 2023 | +1.9% | +2.54% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 48,920 | 2023 | +0.79% | +1.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 4,520 | 2023 | -2.79% | -2.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovenia | 4,090 | 2023 | +2.12% | +1.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 3,660 | 2023 | -0.43% | -0.99% | View data |
