Research and development expenditure in Sudan

Sudan: Research and development expenditure was 0.2% in 2005. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2005)
0.2%
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
86th
of 116 countries
All-time high
0.5%
in 1999
All-time low
0.2%
in 2005
Years of data
7
1999–2005

Research and development expenditure in Sudan, 1999–2005

00.20.40.61999200220051999: 0.53 % of GDP2000: 0.473 % of GDP2001: 0.375 % of GDP2002: 0.322 % of GDP2003: 0.281 % of GDP2004: 0.238 % of GDP2005: 0.225 % of GDP

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 Sudan is 0.2%, measured in 2005. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and down 57.6% over ten years.

That places Sudan 86th out of 116 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 1
2000s 0.3% 0.2% 0.5% 6

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 83 Mauritius 0.3% compare
  2. 84 Mexico 0.3% compare
  3. 85 Bermuda 0.2% compare
  4. 87 Republic of Moldova 0.2% compare
  5. 88 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.2%
  6. 89 Burundi 0.2%

See the full ranking of 147 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is research and development expenditure in Sudan?
Research and development expenditure in Sudan was 0.2% in 2005, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest research and development expenditure recorded in Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 0.5% in 1999.
What is the lowest research and development expenditure recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2005.
How does Sudan rank for research and development expenditure?
Sudan ranks 86th out of 116 countries with data for 2005.
Is research and development expenditure rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Sudan 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.