Costa Rica CR: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP

1996 - 2021 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Costa Rica CR: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 0.275 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.330 % for 2020. Costa Rica CR: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 0.399 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2021, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.556 % in 2014 and a record low of 0.265 % in 1998. Costa Rica CR: 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 Costa Rica – Table CR.World Bank.WDI: Governance: Technology and Innovation. Gross 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 (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed November 27, 2023. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.;Weighted average;

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What was Costa Rica's Costa Rica CR: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP in 2021?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
0.275 2021 0.330 2020 0.265 1998 0.556 2014 % yearly 1996 - 2021

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Costa Rica Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 30,858.330 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 16,115.070 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 3.243 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (CRC bn) 11,444.353 2029 yearly 1990 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (CRC bn) 37,664.967 2029 yearly 1996 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (CRC bn) 10,206.173 2029 yearly 1990 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 5.535 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 9.000 2026 yearly 1980 - 2026
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 3.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.809 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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