Colombia vs Zambia: Research & development spending as a share of GDP

Colombia
0.3%
in 2020
Zambia
0.3%
in 2008
Colombia rank
76th
Zambia rank
79th

Research & development spending as a share of GDP over time

  • Colombia
  • Zambia
00.10.20.30.4199620082020

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 0.3% against 0.3% in Zambia, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Colombia ahead.

Colombia ranks 76th and Zambia ranks 79th of 116 countries.

Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher research & development spending as a share of gdp, Colombia or Zambia?
Colombia, at 0.3% against 0.3% in Zambia as of 2020.
What is the difference in research & development spending as a share of gdp between Colombia and Zambia?
0.0%, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Zambia?
5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2008.
How do Colombia and Zambia rank globally for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
Colombia ranks 76th and Zambia ranks 79th of 116 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – 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

Indicator
Research & development spending as a share of GDP
Unit
% of GDP
Source
UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
116 places, 2,375 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed

Includes basic research, applied research, and experimental development.