Netherlands R&D Expenditure
2.3%▲ +0.09 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Netherlands' research and development expenditure as a share of GDP rose to 2.27% in 2023 from 2.18% in 2022. This is the highest level on record since the series began in 1996. The previous all-time low was 1.61% in 2008.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3%Dec 2023 | 1.6%Dec 2008 | 1996 – 2023 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 8.1% | 8.2% | 17.8% | 7.4% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| High-Tech Exports | 23.5% | 24.5% | 29.1% | 22.0% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
R&D Expenditure in Netherlands averaged 1.9% from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 2.3% in Dec 2023 and a record low of 1.6% in Dec 2008. 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 data are reported annually for the Netherlands, with the series spanning 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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