Malta’s R&D Expenditure (% of GDP)
#91 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 (2022)
0.60 %
Year-over-year
-0.05 %
Change since start (2002→2022)
+0.35 %
Key insights
- From 2002 to 2022, R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) changed by +0.35 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2021→2022): -0.05 %.
- Lowest level: 0.24 % in 2003.
- Highest level: 0.80 % in 2012.
R&D Expenditure Chart (2002–2022)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
R&D Expenditure Table (2002–2022)
| Year | R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.25 % |
| 2003 | 0.24 % |
| 2004 | 0.49 % |
| 2005 | 0.53 % |
| 2006 | 0.58 % |
| 2007 | 0.55 % |
| 2008 | 0.53 % |
| 2009 | 0.51 % |
| 2010 | 0.59 % |
| 2011 | 0.67 % |
| 2012 | 0.80 % |
| 2013 | 0.74 % |
| 2014 | 0.69 % |
| 2015 | 0.72 % |
| 2016 | 0.56 % |
| 2017 | 0.55 % |
| 2018 | 0.57 % |
| 2019 | 0.56 % |
| 2020 | 0.65 % |
| 2021 | 0.65 % |
| 2022 | 0.60 % |
Source: World Bank
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