Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Egypt
Egypt: Research & development spending as a share of GDP was 1.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Egypt, 1996–2024
Source: UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, research & development spending as a share of gdp in Egypt stood at 1.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 59.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research & development spending as a share of gdp in Egypt peaked at 1.0% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1999.
That places Egypt 40th out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More science & technology data for Egypt
- Scientific and technical journal articles 22,854 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 113.19 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 97.13 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 1,343 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 74.6% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 881 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 1.0% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 79.95 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 11.69 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is research & development spending as a share of gdp in Egypt?
- Research & development spending as a share of gdp in Egypt was 1.0% 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 1.0% in 2023.
- What is the lowest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1999.
- How does Egypt rank for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- Egypt ranks 40th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is research & development spending as a share of gdp rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.