Africa Eastern and Southern vs Portugal: Research and development expenditure
Research and development expenditure over time
- Africa Eastern and Southern
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 1.7% against 0.6% in Africa Eastern and Southern, a difference of 1.1%.
That makes Portugal's figure about 2.9 times Africa Eastern and Southern's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 28th and Portugal ranks 24th of 31 groups.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Eastern and Southern | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | Portugal |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher research and development expenditure, Africa Eastern and Southern or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 1.7% against 0.6% in Africa Eastern and Southern as of 2023.
- What is the difference in research and development expenditure between Africa Eastern and Southern and Portugal?
- 1.1%, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Eastern and Southern and Portugal?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2010.
- How do Africa Eastern and Southern and Portugal rank globally for research and development expenditure?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 28th and Portugal ranks 24th of 31 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Research and development expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.