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Africa Eastern and Southern R&D expenditure % GDP 2010: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

R&D expenditure % GDP in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 0.59% of GDP in 2010, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.07 percentage points from 0.66% of GDP in 2007.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % of GDP · Category: Technology and Internet · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:2003–2010
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What is R&D expenditure % GDP?

R&D expenditure % GDP, measured in % of GDP, measures the total economic output of Africa Eastern and Southern. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Africa Eastern and Southern, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest R&D expenditure % GDP in Africa Eastern and Southern?

R&D expenditure % GDP in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 0.59% of GDP in 2010, according to World Bank.

Is R&D expenditure % GDP in Africa Eastern and Southern rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.07 percentage points from 0.66% of GDP in 2007.

Metadata for R&D expenditure % GDP in Africa Eastern and Southern
IndicatorR&D expenditure % GDP
CountryAfrica Eastern and Southern
CategoryTechnology and Internet
Unit% of GDP
SourceWorld Bank
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Last available value: 0.59% of GDP (2010)

Latest data for Africa Eastern and Southern: 2010. Other countries in this series have data up to 2024.

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Source:World Bank — series GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). R&D expenditure % GDP — Africa Eastern and Southern [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/r-and-d-expenditure-percent-gdp/AFE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "R&D expenditure % GDP — Africa Eastern and Southern." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/r-and-d-expenditure-percent-gdp/AFE. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "R&D expenditure % GDP — Africa Eastern and Southern." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/r-and-d-expenditure-percent-gdp/AFE. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_r_and_d_expenditure_percent_gdp_afe,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{R\&D expenditure \% GDP --- Africa Eastern and Southern}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/r-and-d-expenditure-percent-gdp/AFE},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS}
}