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

R&D expenditure % GDP in Honduras stood at 0.06% of GDP in 2019, according to World Bank. The latest value is almost unchanged from 0.06% of GDP in 2018. Honduras ranked 96th highest of the 98 countries in this dataset in 2019; Liechtenstein 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 Honduras. 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 Honduras, 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 Honduras?

R&D expenditure % GDP in Honduras stood at 0.06% of GDP in 2019, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is almost unchanged from 0.06% of GDP in 2018.

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

Honduras ranked 96th highest of the 98 countries in this dataset in 2019; Liechtenstein ranked first.

Metadata for R&D expenditure % GDP in Honduras
IndicatorR&D expenditure % GDP
CountryHonduras
CategoryTechnology and Internet
Unit% of GDP
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 0.06% of GDP (2019)

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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