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Estonia R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Estonia's R&D expenditure (% GDP) rose to 1.78% in 2022, up from 1.77% in 2021, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.01% from the previous year. Estonia has R&D expenditure (% GDP) higher than the global median (1.78% vs median 0.62%). Compared with the median in Europe, Estonia is higher (1.78% vs regional median 1.40%) and ranks 15th out of 41 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1998-2022)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2022 1.78%
2021 1.77%
2020 1.75%
2019 1.62%
2018 1.41%
2017 1.28%
2016 1.24%
2015 1.47%
2014 1.43%
2013 1.72%
2012 2.12%
2011 2.31%
2010 1.58%
2009 1.4%
2008 1.25%
2007 1.06%
2006 1.11%
2005 0.92%
2004 0.85%
2003 0.76%
2002 0.71%
2001 0.7%
2000 0.6%
1999 0.68%
1998 0.57%
Estonia R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Estonia's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $42.76B $41.29B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate -0.26% -3.02% 2024
GDP per Capita $20,046.03 $20,123.42 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $41,546.12 $41,706.52 2024
Real GDP $27.5B $27.57B 2024