R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Ireland
Ireland: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of was 0.2156 Percentage of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Ireland, 2000–2023
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 — sum of in Ireland is 0.2156 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 13.4% on the previous year and down 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Ireland peaked at 0.3384 Percentage of GDP in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0205 Percentage of GDP, in 2001.
Ireland ranks 12th of 37 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 — Sum of in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0256 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0.0205 Percentage of GDP | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 0.0207 Percentage of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 0.0223 Percentage of GDP | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 0.0675 Percentage of GDP | +202.7% |
| 2005 | 0.0706 Percentage of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 0.0788 Percentage of GDP | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 0.1286 Percentage of GDP | +63.2% |
| 2008 | 0.1271 Percentage of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 0.1734 Percentage of GDP | +36.4% |
| 2010 | 0.1796 Percentage of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 0.2143 Percentage of GDP | +19.3% |
| 2012 | 0.2254 Percentage of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 0.2962 Percentage of GDP | +31.4% |
| 2014 | 0.3384 Percentage of GDP | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 0.3007 Percentage of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 0.2841 Percentage of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 0.1867 Percentage of GDP | -34.3% |
| 2018 | 0.1441 Percentage of GDP | -22.8% |
| 2019 | 0.2035 Percentage of GDP | +41.2% |
| 2020 | 0.2032 Percentage of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 0.195 Percentage of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 0.249 Percentage of GDP | +27.7% |
| 2023 | 0.2156 Percentage of GDP | -13.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 0.2156 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1406 Percentage of GDP, 1.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 0.2156 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.128 Percentage of GDP, 1.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Ireland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +202.7% | 0.0223 Percentage of GDP | 0.0675 Percentage of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0735 Percentage of GDP | 0.0205 Percentage of GDP | 0.1734 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2373 Percentage of GDP | 0.1441 Percentage of GDP | 0.3384 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2157 Percentage of GDP | 0.195 Percentage of GDP | 0.249 Percentage of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 9 OECD 0.2568 Percentage of GDP compare
- 10 Lithuania 0.0463 Percentage of GDP compare
- 10 Japan 0.2269 Percentage of GDP compare
- 11 Spain 0.2249 Percentage of GDP compare
- 11 Latvia 0.0143 Percentage of GDP compare
- 12 Croatia 0.0118 Percentage of GDP compare
- 13 Canada 0.2102 Percentage of GDP compare
- 14 Australia 0.1901 Percentage of GDP compare
- 15 Norway 0.1693 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 — sum of in Ireland?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Ireland was 0.2156 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 — sum of recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3384 Percentage of GDP in 2014.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0205 Percentage of GDP in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of?
- Ireland ranks 12th out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.2%. 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 — Sum of tax incentive support for business R&D (GTARD) and 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.