Switzerland R&D Expenditure (% of GDP) (2023)
Switzerland's R&D Expenditure (% of GDP): 3.1 % of GDP in 2023, unchanged vs 2021. Eurostat (RD_E_GERDTOT), 2000–2023.
Switzerland (2023)
3.1
% of GDP
unchanged vs 2021
Change vs. prior observation
unchanged
percentage points
Trend
neutral
Series length
9
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 2021 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 2019 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 2017 | 3 | n/a |
| 2015 | 3 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.2 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Switzerland recorded 3.1 % of GDP in 2023. That is unchanged on the previous period. Across 2000–2023 the series ranges from 2.2 in 2000 to 3.2 in 2021.
This page tracks total R&D expenditure (GERD, % of GDP) in Switzerland from 2000 to present. Show progress toward the EU 3% of GDP target.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology intended for cross-country comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
This page tracks total R&D expenditure (GERD, % of GDP) in Switzerland from 2000 to present. Show progress toward the EU 3% of GDP target. It is published by Eurostat and updated annually.
The most recent observation covers 2023. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. The series runs 2000–2023 (9 observations).
The series peaked at 3.2 % of GDP in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 2.2 in 2000. The latest reading of 3.1 in 2023 is unchanged on the previous period.