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Total global research and development (R&D) spending on energy in 2024, by region (in billion euros)
Total R&D spending on energy worldwide 2024, by region
Global R&D spending in the energy sector amounted to almost 27Â billion euros in 2024. The highest sums were spent in the European Union and China, with 7.7 and over 8.5 billion euros respectively.
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European Commission. (December 22, 2025). Total global research and development (R&D) spending on energy in 2024, by region (in billion euros) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1102949/global-research-and-development-spending-energy/
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