The forecasted expenditure on R&D in social sciences, humanities, and the arts in the UK indicates a consistent upward trend, moving from 5.51 billion US Dollars PPP in 2024 to 5.61 billion US Dollars PPP by 2028. This represents a steady increase, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 0.5% to 0.6% annually. In comparison to 2023, this suggests a modest but stable investment expansion in these disciplines. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is expected to be around 0.5%, reflecting gradual and sustained growth.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in government funding policies, technological advancements affecting research methods, and growing interdisciplinary studies that may influence the allocation of research resources and priorities in the social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
