Germany Business-Funded R&D Expenditure (2023)
Germany's Business-Funded R&D Expenditure: 2 % of GDP in 2023, +0pp YoY. Eurostat (RD_E_GERDFUND), 2000–2023.
Germany (2023)
2
% of GDP
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
23
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | +0pp |
| 2021 | 1.9 | +0pp |
| 2020 | 1.9 | -0.1pp |
| 2019 | 2 | -0pp |
| 2018 | 2 | +0pp |
| 2017 | 2 | +0.1pp |
| 2016 | 1.9 | -0pp |
| 2015 | 1.9 | +0pp |
| 2014 | 1.9 | +0pp |
| 2013 | 1.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2012 | 1.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | 1.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2010 | 1.8 | -0pp |
| 2009 | 1.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2008 | 1.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2007 | 1.6 | +0pp |
| 2006 | 1.6 | +0pp |
| 2005 | 1.6 | +0pp |
| 2004 | 1.6 | -0pp |
| 2003 | 1.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Germany recorded 2.0 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (2000–2023) shows a peak of 2.0 in 2018 and a trough of 1.6 in 2001.
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 germany business-funded r&d expenditure in Germany, 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 2.0 % of GDP in 2018 and reached its lowest recorded value of 1.6 in 2001. The latest reading of 2.0 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.