Split bar chart showing the number of companies classified in various industries which have appeared in the European Union's ranking of the world's top 2500 R&D investors since 2013. The 'Nonlife Insurance' industry has contributed fewer than 7 companies to the list in each year; 'Life Insurance' has contributed fewer than 5; and other financial services industries have contributed no more than 46 in any single year.
* Companies assigned to industry sectors according to NACE Rev. 2 and ICB frameworks
† 'Financial sector' includes Banks (23 ranked companies in 2020), Financial Services (23), Equity Investment Instruments (0) and Nonequity Investment Instruments (0)