Brazil’s R&D Expenditure (% of GDP)
#94 of 105 in the R&D Expenditure progress rankings
Gross domestic expenditure on Research & Development as a percentage of GDP. Includes current and capital spending from business, government, higher education, and private non-profit sectors.
Latest (2020)
1.15 %
Year-over-year
-0.06 %
Change since start (2000→2020)
+0.10 %
Key insights
- From 2000 to 2020, R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) changed by +0.10 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2019→2020): -0.06 %.
- Lowest level: 0.96 % in 2004.
- Highest level: 1.37 % in 2015.
R&D Expenditure Chart (2000–2020)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
R&D Expenditure Table (2000–2020)
| Year | R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.05 % |
| 2001 | 1.06 % |
| 2002 | 1.01 % |
| 2003 | 1.00 % |
| 2004 | 0.96 % |
| 2005 | 1.00 % |
| 2006 | 0.99 % |
| 2007 | 1.08 % |
| 2008 | 1.13 % |
| 2009 | 1.12 % |
| 2010 | 1.16 % |
| 2011 | 1.14 % |
| 2012 | 1.13 % |
| 2013 | 1.20 % |
| 2014 | 1.27 % |
| 2015 | 1.37 % |
| 2016 | 1.29 % |
| 2017 | 1.12 % |
| 2018 | 1.17 % |
| 2019 | 1.21 % |
| 2020 | 1.15 % |
Source: World Bank