France R&D Expenditure
2.2%▼ −0.04 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
France's research and development expenditure stood at 2.18% of GDP in 2023, down from 2.22% in 2022. The reading remained below the all-time high of 2.27% recorded in 2020 and above the all-time low of 2.03% in 2007. Annual data are available from 1996 onward.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3%Dec 2020 | 2.0%Dec 2007 | 1996 – 2023 | Annual |
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About this series
R&D Expenditure in France averaged 2.2% from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 2.3% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 2.0% in Dec 2007. The series is reported yearly with history from 1996.
This indicator measures expenditure on creative systematic activity undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge, comprising basic research, applied research, and experimental development, as a percentage of GDP. It is reported annually for France, with the series beginning in 1996. Values are expressed as a share of gross domestic product.
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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