R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Portugal
Portugal: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of was 0.516 Percentage of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Portugal, 2000–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Portugal stood at 0.516 Percentage of GDP. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 9.7% on the previous year and up 250.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Portugal peaked at 0.516 Percentage of GDP in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0122 Percentage of GDP, in 2004.
That places Portugal 1st out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 — Sum of in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.019 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0.0271 Percentage of GDP | +42.6% |
| 2002 | 0.0371 Percentage of GDP | +36.9% |
| 2003 | 0.043 Percentage of GDP | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 0.0122 Percentage of GDP | -71.6% |
| 2005 | 0.0122 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0716 Percentage of GDP | +486.9% |
| 2007 | 0.1026 Percentage of GDP | +43.3% |
| 2008 | 0.1072 Percentage of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 0.1368 Percentage of GDP | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 0.1206 Percentage of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2011 | 0.1298 Percentage of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 0.1345 Percentage of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 0.1472 Percentage of GDP | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 0.1528 Percentage of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 0.142 Percentage of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 0.1374 Percentage of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 0.1503 Percentage of GDP | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 0.2086 Percentage of GDP | +38.8% |
| 2019 | 0.2919 Percentage of GDP | +39.9% |
| 2020 | 0.4123 Percentage of GDP | +41.2% |
| 2021 | 0.3735 Percentage of GDP | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 0.4702 Percentage of GDP | +25.9% |
| 2023 | 0.516 Percentage of GDP | +9.7% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 0.516 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1406 Percentage of GDP, 3.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 0.516 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.128 Percentage of GDP, 4.0× 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 Portugal 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 | +486.9% | 0.0122 Percentage of GDP | 0.0716 Percentage of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0569 Percentage of GDP | 0.0122 Percentage of GDP | 0.1368 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1615 Percentage of GDP | 0.1206 Percentage of GDP | 0.2919 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.443 Percentage of GDP | 0.3735 Percentage of GDP | 0.516 Percentage of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More economy & growth data for Portugal
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.9 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0218 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 639.78 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 13.49 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,261 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 62.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Portugal?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Portugal was 0.516 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.516 Percentage of GDP in 2023.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0122 Percentage of GDP in 2004.
- How does Portugal rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of?
- Portugal ranks 1st 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 Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 250.5%. 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 — 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.