Brazil vs Hong Kong: Research & development spending as a share of GDP
Brazil
1.2%
in 2023
Hong Kong
1.1%
in 2024
Brazil rank
35th
Hong Kong rank
36th
Research & development spending as a share of GDP over time
- Brazil
- Hong Kong
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 1.2% against 1.1% in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.1%.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.1 times Hong Kong's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 35th and Hong Kong ranks 36th of 116 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Hong Kong | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% | Brazil |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | Brazil |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher research & development spending as a share of gdp, Brazil or Hong Kong?
- Brazil, at 1.2% against 1.1% in Hong Kong as of 2023.
- What is the difference in research & development spending as a share of gdp between Brazil and Hong Kong?
- 0.1%, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Hong Kong?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Brazil and Hong Kong rank globally for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- Brazil ranks 35th and Hong Kong ranks 36th of 116 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Research & development spending as a share of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Includes basic research, applied research, and experimental development.