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Algeria R&D expenditure % GDP 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

R&D expenditure % GDP in Algeria stood at 0.44% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.07 percentage points from 0.38% of GDP in 2023. Algeria ranked 56th 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 Algeria. 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 Algeria, 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 Algeria?

R&D expenditure % GDP in Algeria stood at 0.44% of GDP in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is R&D expenditure % GDP in Algeria rising or falling?

The latest value is up 0.07 percentage points from 0.38% of GDP in 2023.

How does Algeria rank for R&D expenditure % GDP?

Algeria ranked 56th highest of the 84 countries in this dataset in 2023; Israel ranked first.

Metadata for R&D expenditure % GDP in Algeria
IndicatorR&D expenditure % GDP
CountryAlgeria
CategoryTechnology and Internet
Unit% of GDP
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 0.44% of GDP (2024)

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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