United Arab Emirates Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP) (2021)
United Arab Emirates's Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP): 1.5 % of GDP in 2021, +0pp YoY. World Bank (GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS), 1996–2021.
United Arab Emirates (2021)
1.5
% of GDP
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
8
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 | +0pp |
| 2020 | 1.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2019 | 1.3 | +0pp |
| 2018 | 1.3 | +0.3pp |
| 2016 | 0.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2015 | 0.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2014 | 0.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2011 | 0.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
United Arab Emirates recorded 1.5 % of GDP in 2021. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (1996–2021) shows a peak of 1.5 in 2021 and a trough of 0.5 in 2011.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks united arab emirates research & development expenditure (% of gdp) in United Arab Emirates, published by World Bank. Data covers 1996–2021 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2021. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 1.5 % of GDP in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 0.5 in 2011. The latest reading of 1.5 in 2021 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.