Australia Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP) (2021)
Australia's Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP): 1.9 % of GDP in 2021, +0pp YoY. World Bank (GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS), 1996–2021.
Australia (2021)
1.9
% of GDP
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
14
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.9 | +0pp |
| 2019 | 1.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2017 | 1.9 | -0pp |
| 2015 | 1.9 | -0.3pp |
| 2013 | 2.2 | -0.1pp |
| 2011 | 2.2 | -0.1pp |
| 2010 | 2.4 | -0pp |
| 2008 | 2.4 | +0.2pp |
| 2006 | 2.2 | +0.3pp |
| 2004 | 1.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2002 | 1.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2000 | 1.6 | +0.1pp |
| 1998 | 1.5 | -0.1pp |
| 1996 | 1.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Australia recorded 1.9 % of GDP in 2021. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (1996–2021) shows a peak of 2.4 in 2008 and a trough of 1.5 in 1998.
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 australia research & development expenditure (% of gdp) in Australia, 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 2.4 % of GDP in 2008 and reached its lowest recorded value of 1.5 in 1998. The latest reading of 1.9 in 2021 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.