Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Algeria
Algeria: Research & development spending as a share of GDP was 0.4% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Algeria, 2001–2024
Source: UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for research & development spending as a share of gdp in Algeria is 0.4%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 17.5% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research & development spending as a share of gdp 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More science & technology data for Algeria
- Scientific and technical journal articles 7,676 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 54.05 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.46 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 115.46 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 581 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 77.4% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 268 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.4% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 32.32 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 13.32 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is research & development spending as a share of gdp in Algeria?
- Research & development spending as a share of gdp in Algeria was 0.4% in 2024, according to UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5% in 2017.
- What is the lowest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2005.
- How does Algeria rank for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- Algeria ranks 61st out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is research & development spending as a share of gdp 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 UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Research & development spending as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Includes basic research, applied research, and experimental development.