R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Ireland
Ireland: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD was 0.3863 Percentage of GDP in 2023. ▬ Flat
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Ireland, 2000–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Ireland stood at 0.3863 Percentage of GDP.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 38.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Ireland peaked at 0.6527 Percentage of GDP in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.2784 Percentage of GDP, in 2000.
Ireland ranks 25th of 33 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.2784 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0.3067 Percentage of GDP | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 0.3431 Percentage of GDP | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 0.363 Percentage of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 0.4333 Percentage of GDP | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 0.4605 Percentage of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 0.4531 Percentage of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 0.5377 Percentage of GDP | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 0.5746 Percentage of GDP | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 0.6527 Percentage of GDP | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 0.6271 Percentage of GDP | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 0.6052 Percentage of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 0.5857 Percentage of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 0.6247 Percentage of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 0.638 Percentage of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5304 Percentage of GDP | -16.9% |
| 2016 | 0.5035 Percentage of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 0.385 Percentage of GDP | -23.5% |
| 2018 | 0.3344 Percentage of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3926 Percentage of GDP | +17.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3994 Percentage of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 0.3803 Percentage of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 0.4075 Percentage of GDP | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 0.3863 Percentage of GDP | -5.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0.3863 Percentage of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.602 Percentage of GDP, 64% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0.3863 Percentage of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7274 Percentage of GDP, 53% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4403 Percentage of GDP | 0.2784 Percentage of GDP | 0.6527 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5227 Percentage of GDP | 0.3344 Percentage of GDP | 0.638 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3934 Percentage of GDP | 0.3803 Percentage of GDP | 0.4075 Percentage of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 67.14 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1102 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 12,444 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 103.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0079 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 893.09 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 7.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Ireland?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Ireland was 0.3863 Percentage of GDP in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.6527 Percentage of GDP in 2009.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2784 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
- How does Ireland rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd?
- Ireland ranks 25th out of 33 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Government budgets for R&D and tax incentive support for business R&D (GBARD+GTARD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The OECD R&D Tax Incentives database provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of central and subnational government support for business R&D in form of R&D tax incentives and direct funding across OECD member countries and other major economies. This includes time-series indicators of tax expenditures for R&D, based on the latest OECD data collection on tax incentive support for R&D expenditures. Estimates of the cost of R&D tax support at subnational government level are reported whenever such provisions are applicable and relevant data are available. These estimates of the cost of central and subnational R&D tax relief have been combined with data on direct government funding of business expenditure on R&D (BERD), as compiled by National Statistical Offices based on reports from firms, in order to provide a more complete picture of government efforts to promote business R&D. Furthermore, these estimates are combined with data on Government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) in the broader context of overall budgetary support for R&D activities undertaken by governments. Government budget allocations for R&D include direct funding provided to all sectors, including contributions to R&D programmes abroad. OECD (2019) provides a practical guide to using the OECD R&D Tax Incentives database, describing the R&D tax incentive time series data and highlighting their potential for internationally comparative work through descriptive indicators and econometric analysis.