R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Malta
Malta: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD was 0.0035 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Malta, 2002–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
Malta recorded 0.0035 Percentage of GDP for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in 2024.
The figure is down 50.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Malta peaked at 0.0108 Percentage of GDP in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.001 Percentage of GDP, in 2008.
That places Malta 36th out of 38 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Malta, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.0104 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2005 | 0.0013 Percentage of GDP | -87.5% |
| 2006 | 0.003 Percentage of GDP | +130.8% |
| 2007 | 0.0039 Percentage of GDP | +30.0% |
| 2008 | 0.001 Percentage of GDP | -74.4% |
| 2009 | 0.0014 Percentage of GDP | +40.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0016 Percentage of GDP | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0052 Percentage of GDP | +225.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0108 Percentage of GDP | +107.7% |
| 2013 | 0.0043 Percentage of GDP | -60.2% |
| 2014 | 0.0071 Percentage of GDP | +65.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0104 Percentage of GDP | +46.5% |
| 2016 | 0.0046 Percentage of GDP | -55.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0075 Percentage of GDP | +63.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0032 Percentage of GDP | -57.3% |
| 2019 | 0.0037 Percentage of GDP | +15.6% |
| 2020 | 0.0038 Percentage of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 0.0026 Percentage of GDP | -31.6% |
| 2022 | 0.0021 Percentage of GDP | -19.2% |
| 2023 | 0.0035 Percentage of GDP | +66.7% |
| 2024 | 0.0035 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 0.0035 Percentage of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0556 Percentage of GDP, 6% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0035 Percentage of GDP | 0.001 Percentage of GDP | 0.0104 Percentage of GDP | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.0058 Percentage of GDP | 0.0016 Percentage of GDP | 0.0108 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0031 Percentage of GDP | 0.0021 Percentage of GDP | 0.0038 Percentage of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 33 South Africa 0.0077 Percentage of GDP compare
- 34 Costa Rica 0.0042 Percentage of GDP compare
- 35 Bulgaria 0.0041 Percentage of GDP compare
- 37 Argentina 0.0026 Percentage of GDP compare
- 38 Colombia 0.0018 Percentage of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Malta
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.51 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 36.46 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 1.46 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 64,096 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 42.59 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 73.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 1.7 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 74,864 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.88 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Malta?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Malta was 0.0035 Percentage of GDP in 2024, 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0108 Percentage of GDP in 2012.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 Percentage of GDP in 2008.
- How does Malta rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd?
- Malta ranks 36th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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-financed BERD. 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.