Lesotho LS: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP

2002 - 2015 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Lesotho LS: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 0.053 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.012 % for 2011. Lesotho LS: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 0.042 % from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2015, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.055 % in 2004 and a record low of 0.012 % in 2011. Lesotho LS: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank: Technology. Gloss domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).

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What was Lesotho's Lesotho LS: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP in 2015?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
0.05 2015 0.01 2011 0.01 2011 0.06 2004 % yearly 2002 - 2015

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Lesotho Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,733.382 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,321.604 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 2.084 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (LSL bn) 34.905 2030 yearly 1983 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (LSL bn) 38.356 2030 yearly 1989 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (LSL bn) 35.304 2030 yearly 1983 - 2030
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.270 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 2015 yearly 2000 - 2015
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.500 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.060 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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