Italy R&D Expenditure
1.4%▲ +0.01 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Italy's research and development expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 1.38% in 2023 from 1.37% in 2022. The figure remains below the all-time high of 1.50% recorded in 2020. The series spans from 1996, when the low of 0.94% was set.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.5%Dec 2020 | 0.9%Dec 1996 | 1996 – 2023 | Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 2.3% | 2.1% | 4.5% | 1.6% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| High-Tech Exports | 12.3% | 10.0% | 12.3% | 6.7% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
R&D Expenditure in Italy averaged 1.2% from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 1.5% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 0.9% 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, including basic research, applied research, and experimental development. The data are reported annually for Italy. The series covers the period 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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