Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP in Kuwait
Kuwait: Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP was 0.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP in Kuwait, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for research and development expenditure as a proportion of gdp in Kuwait is 0.1%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 79.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, research and development expenditure as a proportion of gdp in Kuwait peaked at 0.4% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2018.
That places Kuwait 97th out of 106 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.1% | — |
| 2001 | 0.2% | +42.6% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | -20.3% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | -9.3% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | -22.5% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | -15.9% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | +31.1% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | +210.2% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | +41.6% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -77.4% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | -17.3% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -21.3% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | +192.5% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | -55.0% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | +19.2% |
| 2024 | 0.1% | -6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 94 Lesotho 0.1% compare
- 95 Turkmenistan 0.1% compare
- 96 Tajikistan 0.1% compare
- 98 Mongolia 0.1% compare
- 99 Honduras 0.1% compare
- 100 Kyrgyzstan 0.1% compare
More economy & growth data for Kuwait
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.61 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 706.21 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual -8.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.5412 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 17,486 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual -8.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 0.1658 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 5,359 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.22 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is research and development expenditure as a proportion of gdp in Kuwait?
- Research and development expenditure as a proportion of gdp in Kuwait was 0.1% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest research and development expenditure as a proportion of gdp recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2014.
- What is the lowest research and development expenditure as a proportion of gdp recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2018.
- How does Kuwait rank for research and development expenditure as a proportion of gdp?
- Kuwait ranks 97th out of 106 countries with data for 2024.
- Is research and development expenditure as a proportion of gdp rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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