R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) in Seychelles
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 (2016)
0.20 %
Year-over-year
-0.08 %
Change since start (2001→2016)
-0.20 %
Key insights
- From 2001 to 2016, R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) changed by -0.20 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2005→2016): -0.08 %.
- Lowest level: 0.20 % in 2016.
- Highest level: 0.40 % in 2001.
R&D Expenditure Chart (2001–2016)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
R&D Expenditure Table (2001–2016)
| Year | R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.40 % |
| 2002 | 0.38 % |
| 2003 | 0.39 % |
| 2004 | 0.33 % |
| 2005 | 0.28 % |
| 2016 | 0.20 % |
Source: World Bank