Other small states vs Slovenia: Research and development expenditure
Other small states
1.4%
in 2023
Slovenia
2.1%
in 2023
Other small states rank
18th
Slovenia rank
17th
Research and development expenditure over time
- Other small states
- Slovenia
How they compare
Slovenia currently reports 2.1% against 1.4% in Other small states, a difference of 0.7%.
That makes Slovenia's figure about 1.6 times Other small states's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Slovenia has been ahead every year.
Other small states ranks 18th and Slovenia ranks 17th of 31 groups.
Slovenia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Other small states | Slovenia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.0% | 1.4% | 0.4% | Slovenia |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 2.0% | 0.9% | Slovenia |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Slovenia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher research and development expenditure, Other small states or Slovenia?
- Slovenia, at 2.1% against 1.4% in Other small states as of 2023.
- What is the difference in research and development expenditure between Other small states and Slovenia?
- 0.7%, with Slovenia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Other small states and Slovenia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do Other small states and Slovenia rank globally for research and development expenditure?
- Other small states ranks 18th and Slovenia ranks 17th 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.