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Sri Lanka R&D Expenditure (% GDP)

Sri Lanka's R&D expenditure (% GDP) fell to 0.11% in 2022, down from 0.12% in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.01% from the previous year. Sri Lanka has the 14th lowest R&D expenditure (% GDP). Within Asia, it ranks 27th out of 34 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1996-2022)

(in %)
Year R&D Expenditure (% GDP)
2022 0.11%
2020 0.12%
2018 0.12%
2017 0.12%
2016 0.12%
2015 0.1%
2014 0.1%
2013 0.1%
2010 0.13%
2008 0.11%
2006 0.17%
2004 0.18%
2000 0.14%
1996 0.18%
Sri Lanka R&D Expenditure (% GDP) : Definition
R&D Expenditure (% GDP) measures the percentage of Sri Lanka's total economic output spent on research and development.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
GDP $98.96B $83.72B 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 5.01% -2.33% 2024
GDP Growth Rate (YoY) 4.9% 4.8% Jun'25
GDP per Capita $4,186.5 $3,964.92 2024
GDP per Capita PPP $13,752.84 $13,024.94 2024
Real GDP $91.75B $87.37B 2024