Uganda’s R&D Expenditure (% of GDP)
#7 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 (2023)
0.31 %
Year-over-year
+0.17 %
Change since start (2002→2023)
-0.06 %
Key insights
- From 2002 to 2023, R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) changed by -0.06 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2014→2023): +0.17 %.
- Lowest level: 0.14 % in 2014.
- Highest level: 0.39 % in 2007.
R&D Expenditure Chart (2002–2023)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
R&D Expenditure Table (2002–2023)
| Year | R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.37 % |
| 2003 | 0.26 % |
| 2004 | 0.26 % |
| 2005 | 0.22 % |
| 2006 | 0.30 % |
| 2007 | 0.39 % |
| 2008 | 0.33 % |
| 2009 | 0.26 % |
| 2010 | 0.36 % |
| 2014 | 0.14 % |
| 2023 | 0.31 % |
Source: World Bank