Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Honduras
Honduras: Research & development spending as a share of GDP was 0.1% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Honduras, 2000–2019
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 Honduras is 0.1%, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 44.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research & development spending as a share of gdp in Honduras peaked at 0.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2015.
Honduras ranks 109th of 116 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 4 |
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More science & technology data for Honduras
- Scientific and technical journal articles 130.35 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 7.68 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.94 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 70.94 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 188 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 58.6% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 8 (2018)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2019)
- Number of people using the Internet 5.35 million users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 4.58 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is research & development spending as a share of gdp in Honduras?
- Research & development spending as a share of gdp in Honduras was 0.1% in 2019, 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 Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 2018.
- What is the lowest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2015.
- How does Honduras rank for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- Honduras ranks 109th out of 116 countries with data for 2019.
- Is research & development spending as a share of gdp rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Honduras 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.