In 2023, Germany's higher education expenditure on R&D was at 30.2 billion US Dollars PPP. The forecast for subsequent years shows a steady increase, reaching 35.17 billion by 2028. The year-on-year growth rates are approximately 3.3% from 2024 to 2025, 3.1% from 2025 to 2026, 3% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.9% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is about 3.1%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Integration and influence of digital technologies in R&D processes.
- Increasing collaboration between universities and industries to enhance innovation.
- Policy shifts aligning with the European Union's frameworks affecting R&D financing.
