R&D Spending Around the World

This interactive showcases trends in R&D financing across the world. Data is provided by the OECD, and spending figures are presented in both nominal terms and as a percentage of GDP. Economies are ranked in terms of their R&D spending for each year. Use this tool to compare China’s growth in R&D spending over time.

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Source: OECD Main Science and Technology Indicators