In 2023, Germany’s business enterprise expenditure on R&D in high and medium-high R&D intensive industries stood at 1.58% of GDP. The forecast indicates a slight and steady rise from 1.6% in 2024 to 1.62% in 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.49% over the five-year period. Year-on-year growth remains minimal, hovering around 0.62% to 0.63% for the forecasted years, indicating a stable but slow investment increase in these sectors.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impacts of global economic conditions on R&D funding stability.
- Shifts in government policy, particularly regarding incentives for innovation.
- Technological advancements driving new R&D areas.
- Industry responses to sustainability demands shaping R&D priorities.
