Brazil Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP) (2023)
Brazil's Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP): 1.2 % of GDP in 2023, +0pp YoY. World Bank (GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS), 1996–2023.
Brazil (2023)
1.2
% of GDP
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
24
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.2 | +0pp |
| 2022 | 1.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2021 | 1.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2020 | 1.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2019 | 1.2 | +0pp |
| 2018 | 1.2 | +0pp |
| 2017 | 1.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2016 | 1.2 | -0.1pp |
| 2015 | 1.3 | +0pp |
| 2014 | 1.3 | +0.1pp |
| 2013 | 1.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 1.1 | -0pp |
| 2011 | 1.1 | -0pp |
| 2010 | 1.2 | +0pp |
| 2009 | 1.1 | -0pp |
| 2008 | 1.1 | +0pp |
| 2007 | 1.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2006 | 1 | -0pp |
| 2005 | 1 | +0pp |
| 2004 | 1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Brazil recorded 1.2 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (1996–2023) shows a peak of 1.3 in 2015 and a trough of 1.0 in 2004.
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 brazil research & development expenditure (% of gdp) in Brazil, published by World Bank. Data covers 1996–2023 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2023. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 1.3 % of GDP in 2015 and reached its lowest recorded value of 1.0 in 2004. The latest reading of 1.2 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.