R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Portugal

Portugal: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect was 0.4189 Percentage of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.4189 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 6.5%
World rank
1st
of 43 countries
All-time high
0.4189 Percentage of GDP
in 2023
All-time low
0 Percentage of GDP
in 2004
Years of data
24
2000–2023

R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Portugal, 2000–2023

00.10.20.30.42000201120232000: 0.011 Percentage of GDP2001: 0.022 Percentage of GDP2002: 0.028 Percentage of GDP2003: 0.031 Percentage of GDP2004: 0 Percentage of GDP2005: 0 Percentage of GDP2006: 0.055 Percentage of GDP2007: 0.083 Percentage of GDP2008: 0.084 Percentage of GDP2009: 0.095 Percentage of GDP2010: 0.09 Percentage of GDP2011: 0.102 Percentage of GDP2012: 0.087 Percentage of GDP2013: 0.09 Percentage of GDP2014: 0.099 Percentage of GDP2015: 0.111 Percentage of GDP2016: 0.114 Percentage of GDP2017: 0.122 Percentage of GDP2018: 0.17 Percentage of GDP2019: 0.25 Percentage of GDP2020: 0.354 Percentage of GDP2021: 0.296 Percentage of GDP2022: 0.393 Percentage of GDP2023: 0.419 Percentage of GDP

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 — indirect in Portugal is 0.4189 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

That represents a change of up 6.5% on the previous year and up 364.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Portugal peaked at 0.4189 Percentage of GDP in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 Percentage of GDP, in 2004.

Portugal ranks 1st of 43 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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 Portugal, year by year

Annual values for R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect government support through R&D tax incentives (GTARD) in Portugal, 2000 to 2023.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 0.0105 Percentage of GDP
2001 0.022 Percentage of GDP +109.5%
2002 0.0284 Percentage of GDP +29.1%
2003 0.0308 Percentage of GDP +8.5%
2004 0 Percentage of GDP -100.0%
2005 0 Percentage of GDP
2006 0.0553 Percentage of GDP
2007 0.0827 Percentage of GDP +49.5%
2008 0.0836 Percentage of GDP +1.1%
2009 0.0953 Percentage of GDP +14.0%
2010 0.0901 Percentage of GDP -5.5%
2011 0.102 Percentage of GDP +13.2%
2012 0.0874 Percentage of GDP -14.3%
2013 0.0901 Percentage of GDP +3.1%
2014 0.0986 Percentage of GDP +9.4%
2015 0.1105 Percentage of GDP +12.1%
2016 0.1141 Percentage of GDP +3.3%
2017 0.1221 Percentage of GDP +7.0%
2018 0.1696 Percentage of GDP +38.9%
2019 0.2497 Percentage of GDP +47.2%
2020 0.3536 Percentage of GDP +41.6%
2021 0.2961 Percentage of GDP -16.3%
2022 0.3934 Percentage of GDP +32.9%
2023 0.4189 Percentage of GDP +6.5%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 0.4189 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0457 Percentage of GDP, 9.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 0.4189 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0485 Percentage of GDP, 8.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0409 Percentage of GDP 0 Percentage of GDP 0.0953 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 0.1234 Percentage of GDP 0.0874 Percentage of GDP 0.2497 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 0.3655 Percentage of GDP 0.2961 Percentage of GDP 0.4189 Percentage of GDP 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 1 United Kingdom 0.2745 Percentage of GDP compare
  2. 2 Iceland 0.2802 Percentage of GDP compare
  3. 2 Viet Nam 0 Percentage of GDP
  4. 2 United States 0.1635 Percentage of GDP compare
  5. 3 Türkiye 0.1431 Percentage of GDP compare
  6. 3 France 0.2689 Percentage of GDP compare
  7. 4 Netherlands 0.1185 Percentage of GDP compare
  8. 4 China 0.2426 Percentage of GDP compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Portugal?
R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Portugal was 0.4189 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 Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 0.4189 Percentage of GDP in 2023.
What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Percentage of GDP in 2004.
How does Portugal rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect?
Portugal ranks 1st out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 364.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal 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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Indicator
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect government support through R&D tax incentives (GTARD)
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Coverage
57 places, 1,280 data points, 2000–2024
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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.