Research and development expenditure in Mauritius

Mauritius: Research and development expenditure was 0.3% in 2024. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2024)
0.3%
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
83rd
of 116 countries
All-time high
0.4%
in 2020
All-time low
0.2%
in 2012
Years of data
18
1997–2024

Research and development expenditure in Mauritius, 1997–2024

00.10.20.30.41997201020241997: 0.275 % of GDP1998: 0.258 % of GDP1999: 0.306 % of GDP2000: 0.28 % of GDP2001: 0.358 % of GDP2002: 0.363 % of GDP2003: 0.322 % of GDP2004: 0.363 % of GDP2005: 0.356 % of GDP2012: 0.178 % of GDP2017: 0.354 % of GDP2018: 0.334 % of GDP2019: 0.357 % of GDP2020: 0.403 % of GDP2021: 0.368 % of GDP2022: 0.309 % of GDP2023: 0.239 % of GDP2024: 0.262 % of GDP

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

Analysis

Mauritius recorded 0.3% for research and development expenditure in 2024.

The figure is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 47.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, research and development expenditure in Mauritius peaked at 0.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2012.

Mauritius ranks 83rd of 116 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.3% 0.3% 0.3% 3
2000s 0.3% 0.3% 0.4% 6
2010s 0.3% 0.2% 0.4% 4
2020s 0.3% 0.2% 0.4% 5

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 80 Philippines 0.3% compare
  2. 81 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of 0.3% compare
  3. 82 Georgia 0.3% compare
  4. 84 Mexico 0.3% compare
  5. 85 Bermuda 0.2% compare
  6. 86 Sudan 0.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is research and development expenditure in Mauritius?
Research and development expenditure in Mauritius was 0.3% 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 Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2020.
What is the lowest research and development expenditure recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2012.
How does Mauritius rank for research and development expenditure?
Mauritius ranks 83rd out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
Is research and development expenditure rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mauritius 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.