Saudi Arabia Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP) (2024)
Saudi Arabia's Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP): 0.6 % of GDP in 2024, +0.1pp YoY. World Bank (GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS), 1996–2024.
Saudi Arabia (2024)
0.6
% of GDP
+0.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
16
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2023 | 0.5 | +0.1pp |
| 2022 | 0.4 | +0pp |
| 2021 | 0.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2020 | 0.5 | -0.3pp |
| 2013 | 0.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2012 | 0.9 | -0pp |
| 2011 | 0.9 | +0pp |
| 2010 | 0.9 | +0.8pp |
| 2009 | 0.1 | +0pp |
| 2008 | 0 | +0pp |
| 2007 | 0 | +0pp |
| 2006 | 0 | +0pp |
| 2005 | 0 | -0pp |
| 2004 | 0.1 | -0pp |
| 2003 | 0.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Saudi Arabia recorded 0.6 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.1pp. The historical series (1996–2024) shows a peak of 0.9 in 2011 and a trough of 0.0 in 2005.
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 saudi arabia research & development expenditure (% of gdp) in Saudi Arabia, published by World Bank. Data covers 1996–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 0.9 % of GDP in 2011 and reached its lowest recorded value of 0.0 in 2005. The latest reading of 0.6 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.1pp.