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Madagascar R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Madagascar's R&D expenditure (% GDP) was 0.01% in 2017, unchanged from 2016, according to World Bank. Madagascar has the 2nd lowest R&D expenditure (% GDP). Other bottom countries are Mauritania, Myanmar, Iraq and Trinidad & Tobago.

Yearly Historical Data (1997-2017)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2017 0.01%
2016 0.01%
2014 0.01%
2011 0.09%
2010 0.1%
2009 0.13%
2008 0.12%
2007 0.12%
2006 0.14%
2005 0.15%
2004 0.19%
2003 0.29%
2002 0.2%
2001 0.18%
2000 0.1%
1999 0.08%
1998 0.09%
1997 0.18%
Madagascar R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Madagascar's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $17.42B $15.87B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 4.2% 4.2% 2024
GDP per Capita $453.38 $445.83 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $1,657.05 $1,629.46 2024
Real GDP $14.49B $13.91B 2024