Japan Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP) (2023)
Japan's Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP): 3.4 % of GDP in 2023, +0pp YoY. World Bank (GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS), 1996–2023.
Japan (2023)
3.4
% of GDP
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
28
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.4 | +0pp |
| 2022 | 3.4 | +0.1pp |
| 2021 | 3.3 | +0pp |
| 2020 | 3.3 | +0pp |
| 2019 | 3.2 | -0pp |
| 2018 | 3.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2017 | 3.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2016 | 3.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2015 | 3.2 | -0.1pp |
| 2014 | 3.4 | +0.1pp |
| 2013 | 3.3 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 3.2 | -0pp |
| 2011 | 3.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2010 | 3.1 | -0.1pp |
| 2009 | 3.2 | -0.1pp |
| 2008 | 3.3 | -0pp |
| 2007 | 3.3 | +0.1pp |
| 2006 | 3.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2005 | 3.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2004 | 3 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Japan recorded 3.4 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (1996–2023) shows a peak of 3.4 in 2023 and a trough of 2.6 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 japan research & development expenditure (% of gdp) in Japan, 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 3.4 % of GDP in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 2.6 in 1996. The latest reading of 3.4 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.