Lithuania R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
Lithuania's r&d spending was 1.22% in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 15.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Lithuania's r&d spending stood at 1.22% in 2025, a rise of +0.16% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.22% by 2025. Lithuania ranked 30th globally.
Lithuania’s research and development expenditure has risen steadily over the 28‑year series, moving from a trough of 0.49 % of GDP in 1996 to an all‑time peak of 1.22 % in 2025, placing the country 30th globally. The upward trajectory reflects concerted policy efforts to boost innovation capacity, and the 2025 level narrowly exceeds that of Hong Kong SAR, China (1.19 %) while remaining below Thailand’s 1.27 % and Norway’s 1.37 %. The consistent increase suggests that Lithuania has been successful in channeling public and private resources into science and technology, narrowing the gap with more advanced economies. Continued growth will likely depend on sustaining funding mechanisms, expanding university‑industry collaborations, and attracting skilled researchers, factors that could further elevate Lithuania’s R&D intensity and improve its relative global standing.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.22% | +0.16% | #30 |
| 2022 | 1.05% | −0.05% | #31 |
| 2021 | 1.10% | −0.03% | #36 |
| 2020 | 1.13% | +0.14% | #35 |
| 2019 | 0.99% | +0.06% | #41 |
| 2018 | 0.94% | +0.04% | #38 |
| 2017 | 0.90% | +0.05% | #38 |
| 2016 | 0.84% | −0.20% | #37 |
| 2015 | 1.04% | +0.01% | #36 |
| 2014 | 1.03% | +0.08% | #32 |
| 2013 | 0.95% | +0.06% | #33 |
| 2012 | 0.89% | −0.01% | #32 |
| 2011 | 0.90% | +0.12% | #34 |
| 2010 | 0.78% | −0.05% | #36 |
| 2009 | 0.83% | +0.04% | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lithuania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Lithuania's r&d spending was 1.22% in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 15.5% increase from the previous year.
Lithuania's r&d spending peaked at 1.22% in 2025.
The lowest r&d spending in Lithuania was 0.49% in 1996.
Lithuania ranks 30th globally in r&d spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lithuania's r&d spending is projected to reach 1.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The r&d spending of Lithuania in 2025 was 1.22%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lithuania_rd-spending,
title = {Lithuania R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lithuania/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}