R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Ireland
Ireland: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect was 0.186 Percentage of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Ireland, 2000–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 0.186 Percentage of GDP for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in 2023.
That represents a change of down 16.4% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Ireland peaked at 0.2757 Percentage of GDP in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 Percentage of GDP, in 2000.
Ireland ranks 7th of 43 countries on this measure, 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 Ireland, 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 | 0.0451 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2005 | 0.0383 Percentage of GDP | -15.1% |
| 2006 | 0.0404 Percentage of GDP | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 0.084 Percentage of GDP | +107.9% |
| 2008 | 0.0778 Percentage of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 0.1275 Percentage of GDP | +63.9% |
| 2010 | 0.1339 Percentage of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1508 Percentage of GDP | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 0.1597 Percentage of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 0.2302 Percentage of GDP | +44.1% |
| 2014 | 0.2757 Percentage of GDP | +19.8% |
| 2015 | 0.26 Percentage of GDP | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 0.2428 Percentage of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 0.1453 Percentage of GDP | -40.2% |
| 2018 | 0.1059 Percentage of GDP | -27.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1721 Percentage of GDP | +62.5% |
| 2020 | 0.1724 Percentage of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 0.1679 Percentage of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 0.2224 Percentage of GDP | +32.5% |
| 2023 | 0.186 Percentage of GDP | -16.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0.186 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0457 Percentage of GDP, 4.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0.186 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0485 Percentage of GDP, 3.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0413 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0.1275 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1876 Percentage of GDP | 0.1059 Percentage of GDP | 0.2757 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1872 Percentage of GDP | 0.1679 Percentage of GDP | 0.2224 Percentage of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 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 Belgium 0.2315 Percentage of GDP compare
- 6 Slovenia 0.1033 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
- 10 Croatia 0.0012 Percentage of GDP compare
- 10 Australia 0.156 Percentage of GDP compare
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 — indirect in Ireland?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Ireland was 0.186 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2757 Percentage of GDP in 2014.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
- How does Ireland rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect?
- Ireland ranks 7th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 — 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.