South Africa - R&D expenditure as a share of GDP

0.6 (%) in 2020

In 2020, R&D expenditure as a share of GDP for South Africa was 0.6 %. Though South Africa R&D expenditure as a share of GDP fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1997 - 2020 period ending at 0.6 % in 2020.

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What is R&D expenditure as a share of GDP?

Expenditures for research and development are current and capital expenditures (both public and private) on creative work undertaken systematically to increase knowledge, including knowledge of humanity, culture, and society, and the use of knowledge for new applications. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.

What is South Africa R&D expenditure as a share of GDP?