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Iraq R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Iraq's R&D expenditure (% GDP) was 0.04% in 2021, unchanged from 2020, according to World Bank. Iraq has the 4th lowest R&D expenditure (% GDP). Other bottom countries are Mauritania, Madagascar, Myanmar and Trinidad & Tobago.

Yearly Historical Data (2007-2021)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2021 0.04%
2020 0.04%
2019 0.03%
2018 0.04%
2017 0.05%
2016 0.04%
2015 0.04%
2014 0.04%
2011 0.03%
2010 0.04%
2009 0.05%
2008 0.03%
2007 0.05%
Iraq R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Iraq's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $279.64B $268.88B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate -1.55% 0.52% 2024
GDP per Capita $4,180.3 $4,337.09 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $12,725.04 $13,202.32 2024
Real GDP $192.47B $195.49B 2024