R&D Expenditure by Sector in Upper Austria (AT31)

Key Insights

• Business Enterprise Sector (BES) dominates R&D expenditure, growing from €167.5 million in 1989 to €2,236.3 million in 2021 – a 13-fold increase
• Higher Education Sector (HES) showed steady growth from €21.1 million in 1989 to €204.5 million in 2021
• Government Sector (GOV) remained relatively stable, ranging from €4.1 million in 1981 to €60.6 million in 2021
• Private Non-Profit Sector (PNP) has minimal contribution, never exceeding €1.5 million
• The data shows significant gaps with many missing years, particularly in early periods
• Total R&D expenditure reached €2,502.8 million in 2021, representing substantial growth in innovation investment

Chart Information

Chart Type: Line Chart

Colors Used:

• Business Enterprise Sector (BES): #18baa8 (Main color)
• Higher Education Sector (HES): #4472C4
• Government Sector (GOV): #E74C3C
• Private Non-Profit Sector (PNP): #F39C12

Time Period: 1989-2021 (available data points only)

Data Quality Note: This dataset contains many missing values, particularly in earlier years. Only actual reported values are displayed – no interpolation or estimation has been applied.