Ireland R&D Expenditure
1.6%▲ +0.06 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Ireland's research and development expenditure stood at 1.58829 percent of GDP in 2023, up from 1.53215 percent in 2022. The figure remained below the all-time high of 1.61371 percent recorded in 2009. The series spans from 1996.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6%Dec 2009 | 1.1%Dec 2001 | 1996 – 2023 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 6.6% | 5.7% | 36.5% | 5.5% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| High-Tech Exports | 53.5% | 47.8% | 53.5% | 22.9% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
R&D Expenditure in Ireland averaged 1.3% from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 1.6% in Dec 2009 and a record low of 1.1% in Dec 2001. The series is reported yearly with history from 1996.
Research and development expenditure as a share of GDP measures gross domestic spending on R&D, expressed as a percentage of the economy's total output. The data are reported annually for Ireland from 1996 to 2023. The unit is percent of GDP.
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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