Mexico vs Republic of Moldova: Research and development expenditure
Research and development expenditure over time
- Mexico
- Republic of Moldova
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 0.3% against 0.2% in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.1%.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.2 times Republic of Moldova's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Republic of Moldova ahead.
Mexico ranks 84th and Republic of Moldova ranks 87th of 116 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 2 and Republic of Moldova in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Republic of Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2000s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher research and development expenditure, Mexico or Republic of Moldova?
- Mexico, at 0.3% against 0.2% in Republic of Moldova as of 2024.
- What is the difference in research and development expenditure between Mexico and Republic of Moldova?
- 0.1%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Republic of Moldova?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and Republic of Moldova rank globally for research and development expenditure?
- Mexico ranks 84th and Republic of Moldova ranks 87th of 116 countries.
- 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.