Research and development expenditure in Seychelles
Seychelles: Research and development expenditure was 0.2% in 2016. βΌ Falling
Research and development expenditure in Seychelles, 2001β2016
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for research and development expenditure in Seychelles is 0.2%, measured in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research and development expenditure in Seychelles peaked at 0.4% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2016.
Seychelles ranks 91st of 116 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is research and development expenditure in Seychelles?
- Research and development expenditure in Seychelles was 0.2% in 2016, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest research and development expenditure recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2001.
- What is the lowest research and development expenditure recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2016.
- How does Seychelles rank for research and development expenditure?
- Seychelles ranks 91st out of 116 countries with data for 2016.
- Is research and development expenditure rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Seychelles 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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About this data
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.