The global expenditure on R&D in social sciences highlights Germany's leading position, with the UK and Italy following. Growth trends in 2023 reveal notable increases in Poland (12.21%), Romania (9.49%), and Latvia (6.99%), suggesting a regional shift. Conversely, Taiwan and Estonia observed declines, at -2.02% and -2.53% respectively. Portugal also saw a marginal drop of -0.25%, reflecting potential challenges in sustaining R&D funding.
Future trends to watch include the potential for Eastern European countries to continue their ascension due to recent positive growth trends. Additionally, fluctuations in global and political climates may influence institutional fund allocations in countries that experienced declines.
Top countries in Higher Education Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences Share by Country (Million US Dollars PPP = 2015)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.81 | 2023 | +3.56% | +2.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18.37 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 10.12 | 2023 | +1.61% | +1.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 10.11 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.97 | 2023 | +0.7% | +2.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.45 | 2023 | +7.48% | +12.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 4.42 | 2023 | +1.71% | +4.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 4.04 | 2023 | +2.58% | +1.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3.58 | 2023 | +0.046% | +0.74% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.51 | 2023 | +1.99% | +0.91% | View data |
