GITNUXREPORT 2025

Science Industry Statistics

Global science advances drive innovation, collaboration, and challenges worldwide growth.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The number of scientific publications increased by 4.5% annually from 2015 to 2020

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85% of scientists believe their research could benefit from better data sharing practices

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The number of COVID-19 related scientific publications exceeded 200,000 by 2022

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The amount of scientific data generated worldwide is estimated at 2.5 quintillion bytes daily, increasing exponentially each year

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The number of scientific journals increased from approximately 10,000 in 2000 to over 27,000 in 2022

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Only around 25% of research articles have sufficient data availability to allow for replication

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The number of publications in artificial intelligence in scientific journals has grown by over 300% from 2015 to 2022

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About 55% of European scientific research funding is allocated to collaborative projects, emphasizing international cooperation

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The total number of data breaches involving scientific datasets increased by 40% from 2018 to 2022, highlighting cybersecurity challenges

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Investment in global R&D reached $2.4 trillion in 2022, representing 3.2% of global GDP

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The number of AI patents filed in the healthcare sector increased by 27% in 2022

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The global nanotechnology market size was valued at $20.2 billion in 2020, expected to reach $39.2 billion by 2027

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The global space industry revenue was approximately $424 billion in 2022, showing continuous growth

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CRISPR gene-editing technology experienced over 1,000 patent applications worldwide by 2022

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The percentage of new drugs approved by the FDA between 2010 and 2022 that used AI in development was approximately 22%

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The global quantum computing market was valued at around $86 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2030

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The number of graphene-related patents increased by over 350% between 2012 and 2022

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The global electric vehicle battery market size was valued at $41.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.6% through 2030

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The global ocean exploration industry was valued at approximately $374 million in 2020, with growth driven by technological advancements

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New developments in battery technology have increased energy density by over 30% in the past five years, advancing electric vehicle capabilities

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Approximately 80% of inventor patents related to clean energy technologies were filed by companies in China in 2022, indicating a leadership trend

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The global renewable energy market was valued at $881.7 billion in 2020, expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% through 2028

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The number of deep-sea biological discoveries increased by 15% annually between 2010 and 2020

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The global impact of climate change research publication volume increased by over 50% from 2010 to 2020

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Human genomes can now be sequenced for less than $100, a significant reduction from the $2.7 billion cost in 2003

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In 2021, the global scientific workforce consisted of approximately 8.8 million researchers

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The use of machine learning in drug discovery has reduced the time-to-market for new drugs by approximately 20%

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Less than 10% of clinical trial data is shared publicly, hindering scientific progress

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Advances in nanomedicine have led to over 200 FDA-approved nanotech-based products

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The proportion of scientists reporting mental health issues increased to 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The number of registered clinical trials worldwide surpassed 400,000 in 2022, indicating increased research activity

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The global pharmaceutical market was valued at approximately $1.4 trillion in 2021

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Approximately 60% of all scientific research articles are published open access

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The global biotechnology market size was valued at $627.5 billion in 2021

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Around 65% of scientists in the US report experiencing funding shortages in their research

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Approximately 45% of Americans use at least one prescription drug daily, indicating the high prevalence of pharmaceutical reliance

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The agricultural science sector saw a 12% increase in new GMO crop approvals worldwide from 2018 to 2020

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About 70% of R&D funding in the US comes from government sources, with the rest primarily from private industry

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The share of women in STEM fields globally is roughly 30%, with higher representation in certain regions

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Over 90% of the energy used for space exploration missions comes from chemical propulsion, with electric and other propulsion methods emerging

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The number of exoplanets confirmed by astronomers surpassed 5,200 by 2023

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Scientific research funding from private philanthropic foundations increased globally by approximately 7% annually between 2015 and 2020

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The expenditure on scientific instrumentation globally was estimated at over $70 billion in 2021, reflecting high investment in research tools

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The number of scientific conferences held globally increased by 20% between 2015 and 2022, facilitated by virtual conferencing tools

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Key Highlights

The global pharmaceutical market was valued at approximately $1.4 trillion in 2021
The number of scientific publications increased by 4.5% annually from 2015 to 2020
Approximately 60% of all scientific research articles are published open access
The global biotechnology market size was valued at $627.5 billion in 2021
Investment in global R&D reached $2.4 trillion in 2022, representing 3.2% of global GDP
The number of AI patents filed in the healthcare sector increased by 27% in 2022
Around 65% of scientists in the US report experiencing funding shortages in their research
The global renewable energy market was valued at $881.7 billion in 2020, expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% through 2028
85% of scientists believe their research could benefit from better data sharing practices
Human genomes can now be sequenced for less than $100, a significant reduction from the $2.7 billion cost in 2003
The number of COVID-19 related scientific publications exceeded 200,000 by 2022
The global nanotechnology market size was valued at $20.2 billion in 2020, expected to reach $39.2 billion by 2027
Approximately 45% of Americans use at least one prescription drug daily, indicating the high prevalence of pharmaceutical reliance

The science industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and innovation, with global market values soaring, breakthrough technologies emerging at an accelerated pace, and an ever-expanding universe of research fueling the future of humanity.

Data, Publications, and Scientific Infrastructure

The number of scientific publications increased by 4.5% annually from 2015 to 2020
85% of scientists believe their research could benefit from better data sharing practices
The number of COVID-19 related scientific publications exceeded 200,000 by 2022
The amount of scientific data generated worldwide is estimated at 2.5 quintillion bytes daily, increasing exponentially each year
The number of scientific journals increased from approximately 10,000 in 2000 to over 27,000 in 2022
Only around 25% of research articles have sufficient data availability to allow for replication
The number of publications in artificial intelligence in scientific journals has grown by over 300% from 2015 to 2022
About 55% of European scientific research funding is allocated to collaborative projects, emphasizing international cooperation
The total number of data breaches involving scientific datasets increased by 40% from 2018 to 2022, highlighting cybersecurity challenges

Data, Publications, and Scientific Infrastructure Interpretation

As scientific publishing soars, with over 27,000 journals and exponential data growth, it's clear that while our collective knowledge expands at a dizzying pace—especially in AI and COVID-19 research—much of it remains locked behind data sharing barriers and cybersecurity threats, reminding us that in science, progress is as much about collaboration and openness as it is about numbers.

Emerging Technologies and Innovation

Investment in global R&D reached $2.4 trillion in 2022, representing 3.2% of global GDP
The number of AI patents filed in the healthcare sector increased by 27% in 2022
The global nanotechnology market size was valued at $20.2 billion in 2020, expected to reach $39.2 billion by 2027
The global space industry revenue was approximately $424 billion in 2022, showing continuous growth
CRISPR gene-editing technology experienced over 1,000 patent applications worldwide by 2022
The percentage of new drugs approved by the FDA between 2010 and 2022 that used AI in development was approximately 22%
The global quantum computing market was valued at around $86 million in 2021 and is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2030
The number of graphene-related patents increased by over 350% between 2012 and 2022
The global electric vehicle battery market size was valued at $41.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.6% through 2030
The global ocean exploration industry was valued at approximately $374 million in 2020, with growth driven by technological advancements
New developments in battery technology have increased energy density by over 30% in the past five years, advancing electric vehicle capabilities
Approximately 80% of inventor patents related to clean energy technologies were filed by companies in China in 2022, indicating a leadership trend

Emerging Technologies and Innovation Interpretation

Global R&D investment soared past $2.4 trillion in 2022, fueling breakthroughs from AI-driven drug approvals and quantum leaps in computing to a space industry revenue that would make a NASA budget blush, all while China accelerates its clean energy patent race—truly, science and innovation are in a perpetual, high-stakes orbit.

Environmental and Climate Sciences

The global renewable energy market was valued at $881.7 billion in 2020, expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% through 2028
The number of deep-sea biological discoveries increased by 15% annually between 2010 and 2020
The global impact of climate change research publication volume increased by over 50% from 2010 to 2020

Environmental and Climate Sciences Interpretation

As the renewable energy market accelerates toward trillions and our scientific curiosity plunges deeper into the ocean and climate, it's clear that humanity’s greatest breakthroughs—and perhaps its greatest challenges—are both unfolding beneath the waves and on the pages of increasingly urgent research.

Health and Biomedical Research

Human genomes can now be sequenced for less than $100, a significant reduction from the $2.7 billion cost in 2003
In 2021, the global scientific workforce consisted of approximately 8.8 million researchers
The use of machine learning in drug discovery has reduced the time-to-market for new drugs by approximately 20%
Less than 10% of clinical trial data is shared publicly, hindering scientific progress
Advances in nanomedicine have led to over 200 FDA-approved nanotech-based products
The proportion of scientists reporting mental health issues increased to 50% during the COVID-19 pandemic
The number of registered clinical trials worldwide surpassed 400,000 in 2022, indicating increased research activity

Health and Biomedical Research Interpretation

From sequencing genomes for under a hundred dollars to over 400,000 clinical trials and half of scientists battling mental health issues, the science industry is racing forward at breakneck speed—yet the race is hampered by data opacity and mental health struggles that threaten to slow progress just as much as the breakthroughs accelerate it.

Scientific Industry and Market Trends

The global pharmaceutical market was valued at approximately $1.4 trillion in 2021
Approximately 60% of all scientific research articles are published open access
The global biotechnology market size was valued at $627.5 billion in 2021
Around 65% of scientists in the US report experiencing funding shortages in their research
Approximately 45% of Americans use at least one prescription drug daily, indicating the high prevalence of pharmaceutical reliance
The agricultural science sector saw a 12% increase in new GMO crop approvals worldwide from 2018 to 2020
About 70% of R&D funding in the US comes from government sources, with the rest primarily from private industry
The share of women in STEM fields globally is roughly 30%, with higher representation in certain regions
Over 90% of the energy used for space exploration missions comes from chemical propulsion, with electric and other propulsion methods emerging
The number of exoplanets confirmed by astronomers surpassed 5,200 by 2023
Scientific research funding from private philanthropic foundations increased globally by approximately 7% annually between 2015 and 2020
The expenditure on scientific instrumentation globally was estimated at over $70 billion in 2021, reflecting high investment in research tools
The number of scientific conferences held globally increased by 20% between 2015 and 2022, facilitated by virtual conferencing tools

Scientific Industry and Market Trends Interpretation

With a staggering $1.4 trillion market and nearly half of Americans relying on prescriptions daily, the scientific community's relentless pursuit of innovation is both a testament to its economic heft and a reflection of society’s dependence on science—despite persistent funding challenges and gender disparities.