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Burkina Faso R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Burkina Faso's R&D expenditure (% GDP) was 0.25% in 2021, unchanged from 2020, according to World Bank. Burkina Faso has R&D expenditure (% GDP) lower than the global median (0.25% vs median 0.62%). Compared with the median in Africa, Burkina Faso is lower (0.25% vs regional median 0.30%) and ranks 12th out of 18 countries in Africa.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2021)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2021 0.25%
2020 0.25%
2019 0.17%
2017 0.61%
2014 0.2%
2009 0.18%
2008 0.17%
2007 0.1%
2005 0.15%
2004 0.22%
2003 0.24%
2002 0.3%
2001 0.17%
1997 0.18%
1996 0.16%
Burkina Faso R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Burkina Faso's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $23.25B $20.32B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 4.99% 2.96% 2024
GDP per Capita $763.91 $744.17 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $2,547.93 $2,482.07 2024
Real GDP $17.99B $17.13B 2024