Switzerland R&D Expenditure
3.2%▼ −0.03 pt
Dec 2023 · Annual
Switzerland's research and development expenditure as a share of GDP edged down to 3.22% in 2023 from 3.25% in 2021. The indicator remains above the series low of 2.26% recorded in 2000 and below its all-time high of 3.25% from 2021. Annual data go back to 1996.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2%Dec 2021 | 2.3%Dec 2000 | 1996 – 2023 | Annual |
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| ICT Goods Exports | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% | 0.8% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
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About this series
R&D Expenditure in Switzerland averaged 2.9% from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 3.2% in Dec 2021 and a record low of 2.3% in Dec 2000. The series is reported yearly with history from 1996.
Research and development expenditure covers current and capital spending on creative work undertaken systematically to increase knowledge, including basic research, applied research, and experimental development. The figure is expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product. Data are reported annually by the World Bank, with series spanning from 1996 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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