Poland vs United Arab Emirates: Research & development spending as a share of GDP

Poland
1.6%
in 2023
United Arab Emirates
1.5%
in 2021
Poland rank
26th
United Arab Emirates rank
28th

Research & development spending as a share of GDP over time

  • Poland
  • United Arab Emirates
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 1.6% against 1.5% in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 26th and United Arab Emirates ranks 28th of 116 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and United Arab Emirates in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland United Arab Emirates Difference Ahead
2010s 1.0% 0.9% 0.1% Poland
2020s 1.4% 1.5% 0.1% United Arab Emirates

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher research & development spending as a share of gdp, Poland or United Arab Emirates?
Poland, at 1.6% against 1.5% in United Arab Emirates as of 2023.
What is the difference in research & development spending as a share of gdp between Poland and United Arab Emirates?
0.1%, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and United Arab Emirates?
8 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2021.
How do Poland and United Arab Emirates rank globally for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
Poland ranks 26th and United Arab Emirates ranks 28th 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.