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Malta R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Malta's R&D expenditure (% GDP) fell to 0.6% in 2022, down from 0.65% in 2021, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.05% from the previous year. Malta has R&D expenditure (% GDP) lower than the global median (0.60% vs median 0.62%). Compared with the median in Europe, Malta is lower (0.60% vs regional median 1.40%) and ranks 34th out of 41 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (2002-2022)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2022 0.6%
2021 0.65%
2020 0.65%
2019 0.56%
2018 0.57%
2017 0.55%
2016 0.56%
2015 0.72%
2014 0.69%
2013 0.74%
2012 0.8%
2011 0.67%
2010 0.59%
2009 0.51%
2008 0.53%
2007 0.55%
2006 0.58%
2005 0.53%
2004 0.49%
2003 0.24%
2002 0.25%
Malta R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Malta's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $24.32B $22.21B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 5.97% 6.8% 2024
GDP per Capita $33,467.46 $32,816.33 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $60,469.78 $59,293.3 2024
Real GDP $19.22B $18.14B 2024