R&D shares of industrial sectors in the European Union

Investing more than €59 billion in research and development (R&D) annually, the automotive sector is Europe’s largest private contributor to innovation, accounting for 31% of total EU spending. This interactive infographic shows the share of each industrial sector in the European Union.

Investing more than €59 billion in research and development (R&D) annually, the automotive sector is Europe’s largest private contributor to innovation, accounting for 31% of total EU spending.
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Vehicle types All vehicles
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