The statistics illustrate the financial and human investments in research and development (R&D). It provides an overview of R&D activities in Sweden, how they are distributed between different sectors and regionally.
Research and development (R&D) 2023
The purpose of the survey is to illustrate Swedish enterprises´ investment of financial and personnel resources in research and development (R&D).
The survey is conducted biennially
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A handful of large enterprises perform the majority of R&D in Sweden’s business sector. At the same time, total R&D expenditure continues to increase.
Enterprises’ expenditures and investments in hardware and software amounted to SEK 72.4 billion in 2019. Among the largest enterprises (250 employees or more), hardware and software accounted for 70 percent of expenses and investments in 2019.