Switzerland (2023)
0.8
% of GDP
-0pp YoY
YoY Change
-0pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
9
years of data

Data

Year% of GDPYoY Change
20230.8-0pp
20210.8+0pp
20190.8+0pp
20170.8+0pp
20150.8+0.1pp
20120.7+0.1pp
20080.6+0pp
20040.6+0.1pp
20000.5n/a

About this Dataset

Switzerland recorded 0.8 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.0pp. The historical series (2000–2023) shows a peak of 0.8 in 2017 and a trough of 0.5 in 2000.

Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised 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 switzerland government-funded r&d expenditure in Switzerland, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2023 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2023. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 0.8 % of GDP in 2017 and reached its lowest recorded value of 0.5 in 2000. The latest reading of 0.8 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of -0.0pp.