Brazil R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
Brazil's r&d spending was 1.15% in 2020, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2020.
Overview
Brazil's r&d spending stood at 1.15% in 2020, a decline of +0.07% from 2019. Brazil ranked 34th globally.
Brazil's research and development (R&D) spending has experienced a moderate increase over the past two decades, with a notable peak in 2015 at 1.37% of its GDP. This represents a 30.9% increase from the trough in 2004, when R&D spending was at its lowest at 0.96% of the GDP. The country's R&D spending has since stabilized, reaching 1.15% of its GDP in 2020, ranking it 34th globally. Notably, Ireland's R&D spending has been relatively consistent, reaching a similar level of 1.15% in 2020, while Lithuania has slightly surpassed Brazil's level, reaching 1.13% in the same year. The stable R&D spending in Brazil may be attributed to the country's growing emphasis on innovation and technology, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and renewable energy. However, a significant increase in government investment in R&D and a more favorable business environment could potentially shift Brazil's trajectory, driving the country to further improve its R&D spending and global competitiveness.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.15% | −0.07% | #34 |
| 2019 | 1.21% | +0.04% | #35 |
| 2018 | 1.17% | +0.05% | #32 |
| 2017 | 1.12% | −0.17% | #34 |
| 2016 | 1.29% | −0.08% | #24 |
| 2015 | 1.37% | +0.10% | #25 |
| 2014 | 1.27% | +0.07% | #27 |
| 2013 | 1.20% | +0.07% | #30 |
| 2012 | 1.13% | −0.01% | #29 |
| 2011 | 1.14% | −0.02% | #31 |
| 2010 | 1.16% | +0.04% | #28 |
| 2009 | 1.12% | −0.01% | #31 |
| 2008 | 1.13% | +0.05% | #30 |
| 2007 | 1.08% | +0.09% | #30 |
| 2006 | 0.99% | −0.01% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw r&d spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's r&d spending was 1.15% in 2020. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's r&d spending peaked at 1.37% in 2015.
The lowest r&d spending in Brazil was 0.96% in 2004.
Brazil ranks 34th globally in r&d spending as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The r&d spending of Brazil in 2020 was 1.15%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_rd-spending,
title = {Brazil R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}