Pakistan Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP) (2023)
Pakistan's Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP): 0.2 % of GDP in 2023, -0pp YoY. World Bank (GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS), 1996–2023.
Pakistan (2023)
0.2
% of GDP
-0pp YoY
YoY Change
-0pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
16
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.2 | -0pp |
| 2021 | 0.2 | -0pp |
| 2019 | 0.2 | -0pp |
| 2017 | 0.2 | -0pp |
| 2015 | 0.2 | -0pp |
| 2013 | 0.3 | -0pp |
| 2011 | 0.3 | -0.1pp |
| 2009 | 0.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2007 | 0.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2005 | 0.3 | +0.2pp |
| 2002 | 0.2 | +0pp |
| 2001 | 0.1 | +0pp |
| 2000 | 0.1 | -0pp |
| 1999 | 0.1 | +0pp |
| 1998 | 0.1 | -0pp |
| 1997 | 0.2 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Pakistan recorded 0.2 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.0pp. The historical series (1996–2023) shows a peak of 0.5 in 2007 and a trough of 0.1 in 2000.
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 pakistan research & development expenditure (% of gdp) in Pakistan, 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 0.5 % of GDP in 2007 and reached its lowest recorded value of 0.1 in 2000. The latest reading of 0.2 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of -0.0pp.