SDG 9 · Indicator

Research and Development Expenditure

% of GDP


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SDG achieved

Challenges remain

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Description

Research and development (R&D) as percentage of state Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Long-Term Objective

Best value set according to average of top 5 performers

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 5.

Reference

National Science Board, National Science Foundation

Research and Development Expenditure