IDA & IBRD total vs Netherlands: Research and development expenditure
Research and development expenditure over time
- IDA & IBRD total
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 2.3% against 1.8% in IDA & IBRD total, a difference of 0.5%.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.2 times IDA & IBRD total's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
IDA & IBRD total ranks 15th and Netherlands ranks 15th of 29 groups.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IDA & IBRD total | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher research and development expenditure, IDA & IBRD total or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 2.3% against 1.8% in IDA & IBRD total as of 2023.
- What is the difference in research and development expenditure between IDA & IBRD total and Netherlands?
- 0.5%, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IDA & IBRD total and Netherlands?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do IDA & IBRD total and Netherlands rank globally for research and development expenditure?
- IDA & IBRD total ranks 15th 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.