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Moldova R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Moldova's R&D expenditure (% GDP) fell to 0.22% in 2023, down from 0.23% in 2022, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.01% from the previous year. Moldova has R&D expenditure (% GDP) lower than the global median (0.22% vs median 0.62%). Compared with the median in Europe, Moldova is lower (0.22% vs regional median 1.40%) and ranks 40th out of 41 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2023)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2023 0.22%
2022 0.23%
2021 0.23%
2020 0.24%
2019 0.24%
2018 0.26%
2017 0.26%
2016 0.28%
2015 0.31%
2014 0.31%
2013 0.3%
2012 0.35%
2011 0.34%
2010 0.37%
2009 0.53%
2008 0.53%
2007 0.55%
2006 0.41%
2005 0.4%
2004 0.35%
2003 0.32%
1997 0.81%
1996 0.87%
Moldova R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Moldova's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $18.2B $16.71B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 0.1% 1.2% 2024
GDP per Capita $3,872.52 $3,760.7 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $16,465.93 $15,990.48 2024
Real GDP $9.25B $9.24B 2024