SDG 9 · Indicator
Expenditure on research and development
% of GDP
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Description
Gross domestic expenditure on scientific research and experimental development (R&D) expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We assumed zero R&D expenditure for low-income countries that do not report any data.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of .
Reference
UNESCO