Canada Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP) (2024)
Canada's Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP): 1.8 % of GDP in 2024, -0pp YoY. World Bank (GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS), 1996–2024.
Canada (2024)
1.8
% of GDP
-0pp YoY
YoY Change
-0pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
29
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.8 | -0pp |
| 2023 | 1.8 | -0pp |
| 2022 | 1.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2021 | 1.9 | -0.1pp |
| 2020 | 1.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2019 | 1.8 | +0pp |
| 2018 | 1.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2017 | 1.7 | -0pp |
| 2016 | 1.7 | +0pp |
| 2015 | 1.7 | -0pp |
| 2014 | 1.7 | +0pp |
| 2013 | 1.7 | -0.1pp |
| 2012 | 1.8 | -0pp |
| 2011 | 1.8 | -0pp |
| 2010 | 1.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2009 | 1.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2008 | 1.9 | -0pp |
| 2007 | 1.9 | -0pp |
| 2006 | 1.9 | -0pp |
| 2005 | 2 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Canada recorded 1.8 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.0pp. The historical series (1996–2024) shows a peak of 2.0 in 2001 and a trough of 1.6 in 1996.
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 canada research & development expenditure (% of gdp) in Canada, published by World Bank. Data covers 1996–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 2.0 % of GDP in 2001 and reached its lowest recorded value of 1.6 in 1996. The latest reading of 1.8 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.0pp.