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

R&D expenditure % GDP in Greece stood at 1.49% of GDP in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.02 percentage points from 1.48% of GDP in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 0.82% of GDP (up 0.67 percentage points since). The latest value is the highest since 1997; the lowest was 0.44% of GDP in 1997. Greece ranked 27th 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 Greece. 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 Greece, 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 Greece?

R&D expenditure % GDP in Greece stood at 1.49% of GDP in 2023, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is up 0.02 percentage points from 1.48% of GDP in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 0.82% of GDP (up 0.67 percentage points since).

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

Greece ranked 27th highest of the 84 countries in this dataset in 2023; Israel ranked first.

What is the highest R&D expenditure % GDP on record in Greece?

The latest value is the highest since 1997; the lowest was 0.44% of GDP in 1997.

Metadata for R&D expenditure % GDP in Greece
IndicatorR&D expenditure % GDP
CountryGreece
CategoryTechnology and Internet
Unit% of GDP
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 1.49% of GDP (2023)

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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