Science is the driving force of development, and countries invest a lot of money in scientific research.

According to the World Economic Forum, the top ten countries with the largest scientific research expenditures in the world are Israel, South Korea, Japan, Finland, Sweden, China, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

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The 10 countries that spend the most on scientific research in the world According to data from the World Economic Forum, Israel, South Korea, Japan and Finland are the countries that spend the most on scientific research.

1 Israel 4.212 South Korea 4.153 Japan 3.494 Finland 5 Sweden 3.36 China 3.127 Denmark 8 Switzerland 2.969 Germany 10 Austria 2.81 Israel Israel’s scientific research expenditure accounts for 4.21% of GDP, ranking first, and this expenditure is expected to continue to rise.

The Israeli government has taken steps to ensure that scientific research is one of its priorities.

It also lowers taxes, provides security and increases spending in the industry.

Therefore, multinational companies engaged in technology and scientific research have established technology incubation centers.

South Korea's spending on scientific research has not wavered despite the lingering threat of war with its northern neighbor.

This expenditure represents 4.15% of its GDP.

Since the end of the 1950-53 Korean War, South Korea has become a world economic power.

This is achieved both through scientific research and economic and political support.

Japan Japan’s scientific research expenditure accounts for 3.49% of the gross domestic product (GDP), ranking third.

Research spending focuses on stimulating economic growth and promoting technological innovation.

Government policies encourage collaboration between academic and industry players, with a focus on artificial intelligence, quantum physics and robotics.

Japan also hopes to export its technology to other countries, and the government hopes the results of its R&D spending will help the country cope with its aging population.

Finland Due to new government policies, this European country has recently reorganized its R&D funds and invested a lot of money.

The new focus is on technological development in the fields of information technology, robotics and other digital technologies, with 3.32% of its gross domestic product (GDP) devoted to the R&D industry.