Norway R&D Expenditure
1.9%▲ +0.3 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Norway's research and development expenditure rose to 1.85% of GDP in the year to December 2023, up from 1.55% in 2022. The figure remains below the all-time high of 2.24% recorded in 2020 and above the series low of 1.45% in 2006. Data go back to 1997.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2%Dec 2020 | 1.4%Dec 2006 | 1997 – 2023 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% | 0.5% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| High-Tech Exports | 25.4% | 25.7% | 25.7% | 17.9% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
R&D Expenditure in Norway averaged 1.7% from 1997 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 2.2% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 1.4% in Dec 2006. The series is reported yearly with history from 1997.
Research and development expenditure covers current and capital expenditures on creative work undertaken systematically to increase knowledge. Measured as a percentage of GDP, the data are reported annually. The series spans from 1997 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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