North Macedonia vs Ukraine: Research & development spending as a share of GDP
North Macedonia
0.4%
in 2024
Ukraine
0.4%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
69th
Ukraine rank
70th
Research & development spending as a share of GDP over time
- North Macedonia
- Ukraine
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 0.4% against 0.4% in Ukraine, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Ukraine ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 69th and Ukraine ranks 70th of 116 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and Ukraine in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | Ukraine |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher research & development spending as a share of gdp, North Macedonia or Ukraine?
- North Macedonia, at 0.4% against 0.4% in Ukraine as of 2024.
- What is the difference in research & development spending as a share of gdp between North Macedonia and Ukraine?
- 0.0%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Ukraine?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and Ukraine rank globally for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- North Macedonia ranks 69th and Ukraine ranks 70th 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
Includes basic research, applied research, and experimental development.