R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Switzerland
Switzerland: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD was 0.0365 Percentage of GDP in 2023. ▬ Flat
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Switzerland, 2000–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
Switzerland recorded 0.0365 Percentage of GDP for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in 2023.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and up 125.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Switzerland peaked at 0.0378 Percentage of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0162 Percentage of GDP, in 2012.
Switzerland ranks 23rd of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0378 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2004 | 0.0285 Percentage of GDP | -24.6% |
| 2008 | 0.0318 Percentage of GDP | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 0.0162 Percentage of GDP | -49.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0321 Percentage of GDP | +98.1% |
| 2016 | 0.0272 Percentage of GDP | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0225 Percentage of GDP | -17.3% |
| 2018 | 0.0268 Percentage of GDP | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0317 Percentage of GDP | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 0.034 Percentage of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0326 Percentage of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0338 Percentage of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0365 Percentage of GDP | +8.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 0.0365 Percentage of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0556 Percentage of GDP, 66% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 0.0365 Percentage of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0772 Percentage of GDP, 47% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0327 Percentage of GDP | 0.0285 Percentage of GDP | 0.0378 Percentage of GDP | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.0261 Percentage of GDP | 0.0162 Percentage of GDP | 0.0321 Percentage of GDP | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.0342 Percentage of GDP | 0.0326 Percentage of GDP | 0.0365 Percentage of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More economy & growth data for Switzerland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.6894 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.32 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,784 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -12.29 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 88.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0118 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,351 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Switzerland?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd in Switzerland was 0.0365 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0378 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0162 Percentage of GDP in 2012.
- How does Switzerland rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd?
- Switzerland ranks 23rd out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.