Ecuador R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
Ecuador's r&d spending was 0.44% in 2014, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 17.1% increase from 2013. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2014.
Overview
Ecuador's r&d spending stood at 0.44% in 2014, a rise of +0.06% from 2013. Ecuador ranked 55th globally.
Ecuador’s gross domestic product devoted to research and development rose from 0.07 percent in 1996 to a peak of 0.44 percent in 2014, placing the country 55th globally in the latest World Bank series. The all‑time trough of 0.05 percent occurred in 2001, after which a gradual upward trajectory resumed, reaching the 2014 high that matches the 0.44 percent level recorded by Kuwait and approaches Thailand’s 0.48 percent. Over the 15‑year coverage period, the increase reflects modest but sustained policy emphasis on innovation, yet Ecuador remains well below peers such as Belarus (0.51 percent) and Mexico (0.42 percent). The upward trend suggests that continued investment in higher education, private‑sector R&D incentives, and integration into regional research networks could further lift Ecuador’s research intensity, potentially moving the country into the top‑fifty bracket in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.44% | +0.06% | #55 |
| 2013 | 0.37% | +0.04% | #65 |
| 2012 | 0.33% | −0.01% | #59 |
| 2011 | 0.34% | −0.07% | #60 |
| 2010 | 0.41% | +0.00% | #60 |
| 2009 | 0.41% | +0.18% | #59 |
| 2008 | 0.23% | +0.10% | #67 |
| 2007 | 0.14% | +0.00% | #80 |
| 2006 | 0.13% | +0.07% | #76 |
| 2003 | 0.06% | +0.00% | #88 |
| 2002 | 0.06% | +0.00% | #88 |
| 2001 | 0.05% | −0.01% | #79 |
| 1998 | 0.07% | +0.00% | #66 |
| 1997 | 0.06% | −0.01% | #67 |
| 1996 | 0.07% | – | #52 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw r&d spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's r&d spending was 0.44% in 2014. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 17.1% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's r&d spending peaked at 0.44% in 2014.
The lowest r&d spending in Ecuador was 0.05% in 2001.
Ecuador ranks 55th globally in r&d spending as of 2014.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The r&d spending of Ecuador in 2014 was 0.44%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_rd-spending,
title = {Ecuador R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}