IBRD only vs Netherlands: Research and development expenditure
IBRD only
1.9%
in 2023
Netherlands
2.3%
in 2023
IBRD only rank
14th
Netherlands rank
15th
Research and development expenditure over time
- IBRD only
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 2.3% against 1.9% in IBRD only, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.2 times IBRD only's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
IBRD only ranks 14th and Netherlands ranks 15th of 29 groups.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IBRD only | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher research and development expenditure, IBRD only or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 2.3% against 1.9% in IBRD only as of 2023.
- What is the difference in research and development expenditure between IBRD only and Netherlands?
- 0.4%, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IBRD only and Netherlands?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do IBRD only and Netherlands rank globally for research and development expenditure?
- IBRD only ranks 14th and Netherlands ranks 15th of 29 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.