Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Mauritius
Mauritius: Research & development spending as a share of GDP was 0.3% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Mauritius, 1997–2024
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 Mauritius stood at 0.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 47.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research & development spending as a share of gdp in Mauritius peaked at 0.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2012.
Mauritius ranks 83rd of 116 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Mauritius
- Scientific and technical journal articles 205.31 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 2.20 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 172.68 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 172.68 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 14 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 73.3% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 6 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.3% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 916,214 users (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 27.97 per 100 people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is research & development spending as a share of gdp in Mauritius?
- Research & development spending as a share of gdp in Mauritius was 0.3% 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 Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2020.
- What is the lowest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2012.
- How does Mauritius rank for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- Mauritius ranks 83rd out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is research & development spending as a share of gdp rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mauritius 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.