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Japan R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Japan's R&D expenditure (% GDP) rose to 3.41% in 2022, up from 3.28% in 2021, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.13% from the previous year. Japan has the 7th highest R&D expenditure (% GDP). Within Asia, it ranks 3rd out of 34 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2022)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2022 3.41%
2021 3.28%
2020 3.26%
2019 3.22%
2018 3.22%
2017 3.17%
2016 3.11%
2015 3.24%
2014 3.37%
2013 3.28%
2012 3.17%
2011 3.21%
2010 3.1%
2009 3.2%
2008 3.29%
2007 3.29%
2006 3.23%
2005 3.13%
2004 2.98%
2003 2.99%
2002 2.97%
2001 2.92%
2000 2.86%
1999 2.85%
1998 2.83%
1997 2.72%
1996 2.64%
Japan R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Japan's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $4.03T $4.21T 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 0.08% 1.48% 2024
GDP Growth Rate (QoQ) 0.5% 0.1% Jun'25
GDP Growth Rate (YoY) 1.2% 1.8% Jun'25
GDP per Capita $37,144.91 $36,952.52 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $46,097.43 $45,858.66 2024
Real GDP $4.61T $4.6T 2024