Sweden Business-Funded R&D Expenditure (2023)
Sweden's Business-Funded R&D Expenditure: 2.3 % of GDP in 2023, +0.2pp YoY. Eurostat (RD_E_GERDFUND), 2000–2023.
Sweden (2023)
2.3
% of GDP
+0.2pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
12
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.3 | +0.2pp |
| 2021 | 2.1 | -0pp |
| 2019 | 2.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2017 | 2.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2015 | 1.9 | -0.1pp |
| 2013 | 2 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | 1.9 | -0.2pp |
| 2009 | 2 | +0pp |
| 2007 | 2 | -0.1pp |
| 2005 | 2.1 | -0.2pp |
| 2003 | 2.3 | -0.4pp |
| 2001 | 2.8 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Sweden recorded 2.3 % of GDP in 2023. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.2pp. The historical series (2000–2023) shows a peak of 2.8 in 2001 and a trough of 1.9 in 2011.
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 sweden business-funded r&d expenditure in Sweden, 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 2.8 % of GDP in 2001 and reached its lowest recorded value of 1.9 in 2011. The latest reading of 2.3 in 2023 represents a year-on-year change of +0.2pp.