R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Belgium
Belgium: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect was 0.2315 Percentage of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Belgium, 2000–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 0.2315 Percentage of GDP for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in 2023.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Belgium peaked at 0.2549 Percentage of GDP in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 Percentage of GDP, in 2000.
That places Belgium 6th out of 43 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 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 — Indirect in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2002 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2003 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2004 | 0 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2005 | 0.0006 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2006 | 0.0153 Percentage of GDP | +2450.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0292 Percentage of GDP | +90.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0549 Percentage of GDP | +88.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0949 Percentage of GDP | +72.9% |
| 2010 | 0.1093 Percentage of GDP | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 0.1189 Percentage of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 0.1238 Percentage of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 0.1325 Percentage of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 0.138 Percentage of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 0.1431 Percentage of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 0.1568 Percentage of GDP | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 0.1779 Percentage of GDP | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 0.2058 Percentage of GDP | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 0.2549 Percentage of GDP | +23.9% |
| 2020 | 0.2264 Percentage of GDP | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 0.2314 Percentage of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 0.2329 Percentage of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 0.2315 Percentage of GDP | -0.6% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 0.2315 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0457 Percentage of GDP, 5.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 0.2315 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0485 Percentage of GDP, 4.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Belgium changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +2450.0% | 0.0006 Percentage of GDP | 0.0153 Percentage of GDP |
| 2007 | +90.8% | 0.0153 Percentage of GDP | 0.0292 Percentage of GDP |
| 2008 | +88.0% | 0.0292 Percentage of GDP | 0.0549 Percentage of GDP |
| 2009 | +72.9% | 0.0549 Percentage of GDP | 0.0949 Percentage of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0195 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0.0949 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1561 Percentage of GDP | 0.1093 Percentage of GDP | 0.2549 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2306 Percentage of GDP | 0.2264 Percentage of GDP | 0.2329 Percentage of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 3 Türkiye 0.1431 Percentage of GDP compare
- 3 France 0.2689 Percentage of GDP compare
- 4 Netherlands 0.1185 Percentage of GDP compare
- 4 China 0.2426 Percentage of GDP compare
- 5 Austria 0.2354 Percentage of GDP compare
- 6 Slovenia 0.1033 Percentage of GDP compare
- 7 Ireland 0.186 Percentage of GDP compare
- 7 Poland 0.0674 Percentage of GDP compare
- 8 Japan 0.1652 Percentage of GDP compare
- 9 Lithuania 0.0429 Percentage of GDP compare
- 9 Canada 0.1589 Percentage of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Belgium
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.25 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -19.31 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0266 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -1,617 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -28.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0397 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2,411 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 33.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Belgium?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Belgium was 0.2315 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 — indirect recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2549 Percentage of GDP in 2019.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
- How does Belgium rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect?
- Belgium ranks 6th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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 — Indirect government support through R&D tax incentives (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.