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Kuwait R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Kuwait's R&D expenditure (% GDP) rose to 0.1% in 2023, up from 0.08% in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 0.02% from the previous year. Kuwait has the 13th lowest R&D expenditure (% GDP). Within Asia, it ranks 28th out of 34 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1997-2023)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2023 0.1%
2022 0.08%
2020 0.18%
2019 0.19%
2018 0.06%
2017 0.08%
2016 0.08%
2015 0.1%
2014 0.43%
2013 0.3%
2012 0.1%
2011 0.1%
2010 0.1%
2009 0.11%
2008 0.09%
2007 0.09%
2006 0.08%
2005 0.1%
2004 0.13%
2003 0.14%
2002 0.18%
2001 0.18%
2000 0.13%
1999 0.2%
1998 0.26%
1997 0.21%
Kuwait R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Kuwait's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $160.23B $165.38B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate -2.56% -1.67% 2024
GDP Growth Rate (YoY) 1% -0.8% Mar'25
GDP per Capita $23,500.26 $24,716.2 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $45,426.95 $47,777.4 2024
Real GDP $116.89B $119.96B 2024