R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in New Zealand
New Zealand: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD was 0.5262 Percentage of GDP in 2017. ▬ Flat
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in New Zealand, 2001–2017
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in New Zealand is 0.5262 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in New Zealand peaked at 0.5784 Percentage of GDP in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.4378 Percentage of GDP, in 2007.
That places New Zealand 22nd out of 33 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.5182 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2003 | 0.4967 Percentage of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 0.4947 Percentage of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 0.4378 Percentage of GDP | -11.5% |
| 2008 | 0.5164 Percentage of GDP | +18.0% |
| 2009 | 0.5784 Percentage of GDP | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 0.4999 Percentage of GDP | -13.6% |
| 2011 | 0.508 Percentage of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 0.5047 Percentage of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 0.4696 Percentage of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 0.5231 Percentage of GDP | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 0.5044 Percentage of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 0.5 Percentage of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 0.5262 Percentage of GDP | +5.2% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 0.5262 Percentage of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.602 Percentage of GDP, 87% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.507 Percentage of GDP | 0.4378 Percentage of GDP | 0.5784 Percentage of GDP | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.5045 Percentage of GDP | 0.4696 Percentage of GDP | 0.5262 Percentage of GDP | 8 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More economy & growth data for New Zealand
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.71 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.37 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 23.86 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0001 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.48 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 104.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 677.46 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 27.59 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in New Zealand?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in New Zealand was 0.5262 Percentage of GDP in 2017, 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5784 Percentage of GDP in 2009.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4378 Percentage of GDP in 2007.
- How does New Zealand rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd?
- New Zealand ranks 22nd out of 33 countries with data for 2017.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.