Austria R&D Expenditure
3.3%▲ +0.08 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Austria's research and development expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 3.25517% in 2023 from 3.17775% in 2022. The value remains just below the all-time high of 3.25565% recorded in 2021. The series dates back to 1996.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.3%Dec 2021 | 1.6%Dec 1996 | 1996 – 2023 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.2% | 2.9% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| High-Tech Exports | 18.5% | 15.9% | 18.5% | 11.0% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
R&D Expenditure in Austria averaged 2.6% from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 3.3% in Dec 2021 and a record low of 1.6% in Dec 1996. The series is reported yearly with history from 1996.
Research and development expenditure as a percentage of GDP measures gross domestic spending on R&D activities. The indicator is reported annually for Austria, with the series spanning from 1996 onward.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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