Research and Development Expenditure as % of GDP

Competitive Knowledge Economy

Main Sponsor

Ministry of Education

Source

Ministry of Education

Description

An indicator that measures the total domestic expenditure on research and development (in the public, academic, and private sector), as a percentage of GDP.

Measurement Unit

Percentage

Year of Measurement

2019

Score

1.3%

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