Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Mozambique
Mozambique: Research & development spending as a share of GDP was 0.3% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Research & development spending as a share of GDP in Mozambique, 2002–2015
Source: UNESCO UIS Stat Bulk Data Download Service, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 0.3% for research & development spending as a share of gdp in 2015.
That represents a change of down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research & development spending as a share of gdp in Mozambique peaked at 0.4% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2008.
Mozambique ranks 75th of 116 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2 |
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 204.82 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 17.14 million (2024)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 49.5 per 100 people (2024)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 49.5 per 100 people (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 16 (2021)
- Share of the population using the Internet 20.5% (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is research & development spending as a share of gdp in Mozambique?
- Research & development spending as a share of gdp in Mozambique was 0.3% 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2006.
- What is the lowest research & development spending as a share of gdp recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2008.
- How does Mozambique rank for research & development spending as a share of gdp?
- Mozambique ranks 75th out of 116 countries with data for 2015.
- Is research & development spending as a share of gdp rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.