In 2023, the UK led R&D expenditure in social sciences and humanities, followed by Poland and South Korea, which showed significant growth. Estonia and Lithuania also experienced notable increases. Conversely, countries like Hungary, Slovenia, and Slovakia saw declines in their R&D spending. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rates indicate an uneven commitment across Europe, with some nations like Germany showing a modest but consistent increase, while others like Portugal experienced a decline.
Expect increased focus on digital humanities and social sciences through AI and big data analytics. Emerging economies might boost investments to enhance their competitive edge in global markets. Watch how geopolitical factors impact collaboration and funding flows in R&D across these nations.
Top countries in Business Enterprise R&D Expenditure in Research and Experimental Development on Social Sciences and Humanities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP = 2015 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 185.45 | 2023 | +3.83% | +2.7% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 115.4 | 2023 | +5.01% | +5.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 South Korea | 76.38 | 2023 | +24.07% | +72.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Taiwan | 66.72 | 2023 | +3.59% | +0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 36.2 | 2023 | +2.3% | +5.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 32.93 | 2023 | +4.59% | +7.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 13.59 | 2023 | +28.53% | +10.92% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 11.82 | 2021 | +53.04% | +7.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 10.87 | 2023 | -1.1% | -4.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 2.84 | 2023 | -12.95% | -8.9% | View data |
