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Bosnia and Herzegovina R&D expenditure % GDP 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

R&D expenditure % GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 0.21% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.03 percentage points from 0.19% of GDP in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 0.26% of GDP (down 0.04 percentage points since). The highest value since 2003 was 0.32% of GDP in 2013, the lowest 0.02% of GDP in 2004. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 66th highest of the 84 countries in this dataset in 2023; Israel ranked first.

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

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1996–2024
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What is R&D expenditure % GDP?

R&D expenditure % GDP, measured in % of GDP, measures the total economic output of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

R&D expenditure % GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 0.21% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is R&D expenditure % GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina rising or falling?

The latest value is up 0.03 percentage points from 0.19% of GDP in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 0.26% of GDP (down 0.04 percentage points since).

How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for R&D expenditure % GDP?

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 66th highest of the 84 countries in this dataset in 2023; Israel ranked first.

What is the highest R&D expenditure % GDP on record in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The highest value since 2003 was 0.32% of GDP in 2013, the lowest 0.02% of GDP in 2004.

Metadata for R&D expenditure % GDP in Bosnia and Herzegovina
IndicatorR&D expenditure % GDP
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
CategoryTechnology and Internet
Unit% of GDP
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 0.21% of GDP (2024)

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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