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Switzerland tops Europe in research expenditures per capita

The scene depicts a shared office where two individuals are engaged with their multi-screen computers, amid a growing vine plant adorning the center and ceiling of the space.

In 2023, Switzerland's investment in research and development reached nearly €915 (CHF856) per capita, making it the highest in Europe. In comparison, the average per capita spending within the European Union stood at approximately €275, positioning Switzerland sixth among its European counterparts.

Among the EU nations, Luxembourg had the highest per capita investment in research and development at €647, followed closely by Denmark at €552 and Germany at €529, as reported by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical authority. Additionally, two non-EU nations, Iceland (€751) and Norway (€677), also surpassed these figures. Photo by Roland zh, Wikimedia commons.

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