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Guatemala R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Guatemala's R&D expenditure (% GDP) rose to 0.06% in 2021, up from 0.05% in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.01% from the previous year. Guatemala has the 6th lowest R&D expenditure (% GDP). Within Americas, it ranks 17th out of 18 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (2005-2021)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2021 0.06%
2020 0.05%
2019 0.03%
2018 0.03%
2017 0.03%
2016 0.02%
2015 0.03%
2014 0.03%
2013 0.04%
2012 0.05%
2011 0.05%
2010 0.04%
2009 0.06%
2008 0.06%
2007 0.07%
2006 0.05%
2005 0.04%
Guatemala R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Guatemala's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $113.2B $104.37B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 3.65% 3.53% 2024
GDP per Capita $4,563.1 $4,470.71 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $12,640.89 $12,384.95 2024
Real GDP $83.99B $81.03B 2024