Facts about Germany 2015 2015 | Page 105

Never before has investment in research and development been as high as it is today Spending on research and development in million € R&D – human resources by sector 79,730 Source: OECD/BMBF/Federal Statistical Office 16.2 % The state and non-profitmaking private organisations 67,078 62.0 % Business 50,825 55,879 21.8 % Higher education 2000 2005 2009 2013