South Africa Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP) (2022)
South Africa's Research & Development Expenditure (% of GDP): 0.6 % of GDP in 2022, +0pp YoY. World Bank (GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS), 1996–2022.
South Africa (2022)
0.6
% of GDP
+0pp YoY
YoY Change
+0pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
22
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.6 | +0pp |
| 2021 | 0.6 | +0pp |
| 2020 | 0.6 | -0pp |
| 2019 | 0.6 | -0.1pp |
| 2018 | 0.7 | -0.1pp |
| 2017 | 0.8 | +0pp |
| 2016 | 0.7 | +0pp |
| 2015 | 0.7 | +0pp |
| 2014 | 0.7 | +0pp |
| 2013 | 0.7 | -0pp |
| 2012 | 0.7 | +0pp |
| 2011 | 0.7 | +0pp |
| 2010 | 0.7 | -0.1pp |
| 2009 | 0.7 | -0.1pp |
| 2008 | 0.8 | +0pp |
| 2007 | 0.8 | -0pp |
| 2006 | 0.8 | +0pp |
| 2005 | 0.8 | +0pp |
| 2004 | 0.7 | +0.1pp |
| 2003 | 0.7 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 0.6 % of GDP in 2022. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.0pp. The historical series (1996–2022) shows a peak of 0.8 in 2008 and a trough of 0.5 in 1997.
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 south africa research & development expenditure (% of gdp) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1996–2022 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2022. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 0.8 % of GDP in 2008 and reached its lowest recorded value of 0.5 in 1997. The latest reading of 0.6 in 2022 represents a year-on-year change of +0.0pp.