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Belgium R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Belgium's R&D expenditure (% GDP) rose to 3.41% in 2022, up from 3.39% in 2021, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.02% from the previous year. Belgium has the 6th highest R&D expenditure (% GDP). Within Europe, it ranks 3rd out of 41 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2022)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2022 3.41%
2021 3.39%
2020 3.39%
2019 3.16%
2018 2.86%
2017 2.67%
2016 2.52%
2015 2.43%
2014 2.37%
2013 2.33%
2012 2.28%
2011 2.17%
2010 2.06%
2009 2%
2008 1.94%
2007 1.85%
2006 1.82%
2005 1.79%
2004 1.82%
2003 1.84%
2002 1.9%
2001 2.03%
2000 1.94%
1999 1.91%
1998 1.84%
1997 1.81%
1996 1.74%
Belgium R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Belgium's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $664.56B $644.66B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 1.02% 1.2% 2024
GDP Growth Rate (QoQ) 0.2% 0.4% Jun'25
GDP Growth Rate (YoY) 1% 1.1% Jun'25
GDP per Capita $44,837.72 $44,722.2 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $63,083.18 $62,920.64 2024
Real GDP $532.53B $527.16B 2024