The analysis of government expenditure on R&D in social sciences shows that Germany leads with significant investment, followed closely by South Korea and Italy. In 2023, Germany's expenditure increased by 2.71%, and the UK saw substantial growth at 8.87%. Sharp increases in Romania and Slovakia at over 13% indicate emerging commitments. Conversely, the Netherlands and Norway reported declines.
Future trends to watch include the potential for expanded investment by emerging economies showing robust growth and the impact of economic shifts on traditionally dominant countries. Nations like Iceland and Portugal, with notable year-on-year increases, may evolve into key players with sustained policy focus on R&D in social sciences.
Top countries in Government Expenditure on R&D in Social Sciences by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,290 | 2023 | +3.24% | +2.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 996.01 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 531.98 | 2023 | -0.14% | +2.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 386.76 | 2023 | +1.8% | +0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 373.68 | 2023 | +4.27% | +8.87% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 237.73 | 2023 | +2.16% | +3.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Taiwan | 205.03 | 2023 | +2.54% | +1.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 160.85 | 2023 | -0.095% | -1.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 149.17 | 2023 | -1.27% | -2.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 80.4 | 2023 | +0.82% | -0.7% | View data |
