Research and development expenditure in Algeria

Algeria: Research and development expenditure was 0.4% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
0.4%
Change on year
up 17.5%
World rank
61st
of 116 countries
All-time high
0.5%
in 2017
All-time low
0.1%
in 2005
Years of data
8
2001–2024

Research and development expenditure in Algeria, 2001–2024

0.10.20.30.40.52001201220242001: 0.212 % of GDP2002: 0.338 % of GDP2003: 0.181 % of GDP2004: 0.152 % of GDP2005: 0.064 % of GDP2017: 0.479 % of GDP2023: 0.378 % of GDP2024: 0.444 % of GDP

Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, research and development expenditure in Algeria stood at 0.4%.

The figure is up 17.5% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, research and development expenditure in Algeria peaked at 0.5% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2005.

That places Algeria 61st out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Research and development expenditure in Algeria, year by year

Annual values for Research and development expenditure (% of GDP) in Algeria, 2001 to 2024.
Year % of GDP Change
2001 0.2%
2002 0.3% +59.3%
2003 0.2% -46.4%
2004 0.2% -16.2%
2005 0.1% -58.1%
2017 0.5% +651.8%
2023 0.4% -21.1%
2024 0.4% +17.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.2% 0.1% 0.3% 5
2010s 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 1
2020s 0.4% 0.4% 0.4% 2

Countries ranked near Algeria

  1. 58 Belarus 0.6% compare
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  3. 60 Palestine, State of 0.5% compare
  4. 62 Cuba 0.4% compare
  5. 62 Ecuador 0.4% compare
  6. 64 Uganda 0.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is research and development expenditure in Algeria?
Research and development expenditure in Algeria was 0.4% in 2024, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest research and development expenditure recorded in Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 0.5% in 2017.
What is the lowest research and development expenditure recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2005.
How does Algeria rank for research and development expenditure?
Algeria ranks 61st out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
Is research and development expenditure rising or falling in Algeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Algeria data come from?
The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Research and development expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Research and development expenditure (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
147 places, 3,092 data points, 1996–2024
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Gross domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.