The business enterprise R&D expenditure in the manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment in Canada is forecasted to grow modestly from 2024 to 2028, with figures rising from USD 73.62 million in 2024 to USD 74.25 million in 2028, expressed in PPP 2015 dollars. According to historical data, the expenditure in 2023 stood at USD 73.38 million. The forecast indicates a consistent upward trend, although the annual increase remains relatively small.

Year-on-year growth is expected to be minimal, with the figures indicating an incremental rise of approximately 0.25% annually over this period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years is expected to remain modest, reflecting steady but slow growth in the sector.

Future trends to watch for include technological advancements that might fuel further increases in R&D spending, changes in economic conditions affecting the funding for research, and shifts in government policy towards innovation and technology development.