R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in South Africa
South Africa: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect was 0.0052 Percentage of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in South Africa, 2000–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.0052 Percentage of GDP for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in 2023.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in South Africa peaked at 0.009 Percentage of GDP in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 Percentage of GDP, in 2000.
South Africa ranks 27th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 South Africa, 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 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2012 | 0.009 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2013 | 0.0055 Percentage of GDP | -38.9% |
| 2014 | 0.0053 Percentage of GDP | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0047 Percentage of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0058 Percentage of GDP | +23.4% |
| 2017 | 0.0046 Percentage of GDP | -20.7% |
| 2018 | 0.005 Percentage of GDP | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0046 Percentage of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 0.0042 Percentage of GDP | -8.7% |
| 2021 | 0.0048 Percentage of GDP | +14.3% |
| 2022 | 0.0053 Percentage of GDP | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 0.0052 Percentage of GDP | -1.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.0052 Percentage of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.001 Percentage of GDP, 5.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 0 Percentage of GDP | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.0056 Percentage of GDP | 0.0046 Percentage of GDP | 0.009 Percentage of GDP | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.0049 Percentage of GDP | 0.0042 Percentage of GDP | 0.0053 Percentage of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in South Africa?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in South Africa was 0.0052 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.009 Percentage of GDP in 2012.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect?
- South Africa ranks 27th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.