Central Europe and the Baltics vs Norway: Research and development expenditure
Research and development expenditure over time
- Central Europe and the Baltics
- Norway
How they compare
Norway currently reports 1.9% against 1.3% in Central Europe and the Baltics, a difference of 0.6%.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.4 times Central Europe and the Baltics's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 19th and Norway ranks 19th of 31 groups.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Europe and the Baltics | Norway | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | Norway |
| 2000s | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Norway |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | Norway |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher research and development expenditure, Central Europe and the Baltics or Norway?
- Norway, at 1.9% against 1.3% in Central Europe and the Baltics as of 2023.
- What is the difference in research and development expenditure between Central Europe and the Baltics and Norway?
- 0.6%, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Europe and the Baltics and Norway?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2023.
- How do Central Europe and the Baltics and Norway rank globally for research and development expenditure?
- Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 19th and Norway ranks 19th 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.