Gambia’s R&D Expenditure (% of GDP)
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 (2018)
0.07 %
Year-over-year
-0.01 %
Change since start (2008→2018)
+0.06 %
Key insights
- From 2008 to 2018, R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) changed by +0.06 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2011→2018): -0.01 %.
- Lowest level: 0.01 % in 2008.
- Highest level: 0.08 % in 2011.
R&D Expenditure Chart (2008–2018)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
R&D Expenditure Table (2008–2018)
| Year | R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.01 % |
| 2009 | 0.01 % |
| 2011 | 0.08 % |
| 2018 | 0.07 % |
Source: World Bank