North Macedonia R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
North Macedonia's r&d spending was 0.40% in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's r&d spending stood at 0.40% in 2025, a rise of +0.01% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.40% by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 50th globally.
North Macedonia's R&D spending has experienced fluctuations over the past 28 years, with the latest value standing at 0.40 in 2025. This places the country 50th globally, behind peers such as Belarus with a value of 0.50, and slightly ahead of Saudi Arabia at 0.39. The country's all-time peak of 0.52 was achieved in 2014, while the lowest point of 0.17 occurred in 2007. In comparison to its earliest recorded value of 0.36 in 1997, North Macedonia's R&D spending has seen a modest increase. Romania, another peer country, has a slightly higher R&D spending value of 0.43. As North Macedonia continues to invest in research and development, a significant increase in funding or a shift in policy priorities would be necessary to alter the current trajectory and propel the country's R&D spending beyond its current level.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.41% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.40% | +0.01% | #50 |
| 2023 | 0.40% | +0.02% | #9 |
| 2022 | 0.38% | +0.01% | #52 |
| 2021 | 0.37% | −0.00% | #58 |
| 2020 | 0.37% | +0.00% | #58 |
| 2019 | 0.37% | +0.00% | #62 |
| 2018 | 0.36% | +0.01% | #60 |
| 2017 | 0.35% | −0.08% | #63 |
| 2016 | 0.44% | −0.01% | #56 |
| 2015 | 0.44% | −0.07% | #59 |
| 2014 | 0.52% | +0.08% | #51 |
| 2013 | 0.44% | +0.11% | #59 |
| 2012 | 0.33% | +0.10% | #60 |
| 2011 | 0.22% | +0.01% | #69 |
| 2010 | 0.22% | +0.02% | #74 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. 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
North Macedonia's r&d spending was 0.40% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's r&d spending peaked at 0.52% in 2014.
The lowest r&d spending in North Macedonia was 0.17% in 2007.
North Macedonia ranks 50th globally in r&d spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's r&d spending is projected to reach 0.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The r&d spending of North Macedonia in 2025 was 0.40%. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_rd-spending,
title = {North Macedonia R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}