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

Ethiopia
0.3%
in 2017
Zambia
0.3%
in 2008
Ethiopia rank
81st
Zambia rank
79th

Research & development spending as a share of GDP over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Zambia
00.20.40.6199620062017

How they compare

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

Ethiopia ranks 81st and Zambia ranks 79th of 116 countries.

Ethiopia 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, Ethiopia or Zambia?
Zambia, at 0.3% against 0.3% in Ethiopia as of 2008.
What is the difference in research & development spending as a share of gdp between Ethiopia and Zambia?
0.0%, with Zambia ahead.
How do Ethiopia and Zambia rank globally for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
Ethiopia ranks 81st 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.