Brazil R&D Expenditure
1.2%▲ +0.01 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Brazil's research and development expenditure rose to 1.19% of GDP in 2023 from 1.19% in the prior year. The value remains below the all-time high of 1.28% set in 2015. The series dates back to 2000.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3%Dec 2015 | 1.0%Dec 2004 | 2000 – 2023 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 0.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| High-Tech Exports | 11.1% | 9.8% | 16.0% | 9.0% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
R&D Expenditure in Brazil averaged 1.1% from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 1.3% in Dec 2015 and a record low of 1.0% in Dec 2004. The series is reported yearly with history from 2000.
Research and development expenditure measures gross domestic spending on R&D as a percentage of GDP. It includes current and capital expenditures in the public and private sectors. Data are reported annually, with the series spanning from 2000 to 2023.
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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