Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Research & development spending as a share of GDP was 0.4% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2004–2015
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 Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.4%, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 600.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research & development spending as a share of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2005.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 66th of 116 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1 |
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- Share of the population using the Internet 19.7% (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is research & development spending as a share of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Research & development spending as a share of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.4% in 2015, 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2015.
- What is the lowest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2005.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 66th out of 116 countries with data for 2015.
- Is research & development spending as a share of gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 600.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.