Philippines R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
Philippines's r&d spending was 0.32% in 2018, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 105.5% increase from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2018.
Overview
Philippines's r&d spending stood at 0.32% in 2018, a rise of +0.17% from 2015. Philippines ranked 62nd globally.
The Philippines' Research and Development (R&D) spending has demonstrated a moderate increase over the past decade, with the 2018 figure standing at 0.32, ranking it 62nd globally. This represents a notable improvement from the 2002 starting point of 0.13. However, the country's R&D spending has not entirely escaped the broader economic downturn, as the 0.10 recorded in 2007 during the global financial crisis highlights. Notably, the Philippines' R&D spending is outperformed by peer countries such as Mauritius, which ranked 61st in 2018 with a slightly higher R&D spending of 0.33. The country's R&D spending has shown a steady upward trend, albeit with some fluctuations. To sustain this upward trajectory, the Philippines will likely need to address ongoing challenges in the education sector and encourage private sector investment in R&D, as these are critical factors in driving economic growth and innovation.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.32% | +0.17% | #62 |
| 2015 | 0.16% | +0.02% | #84 |
| 2013 | 0.13% | +0.02% | #82 |
| 2011 | 0.11% | +0.00% | #79 |
| 2009 | 0.11% | +0.00% | #83 |
| 2007 | 0.10% | −0.00% | #84 |
| 2005 | 0.11% | −0.02% | #80 |
| 2003 | 0.13% | −0.01% | #81 |
| 2002 | 0.13% | – | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Philippines matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Philippines's r&d spending was 0.32% in 2018. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 105.5% increase from the previous year.
Philippines's r&d spending peaked at 0.32% in 2018.
The lowest r&d spending in Philippines was 0.10% in 2007.
Philippines ranks 62nd globally in r&d spending as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The r&d spending of Philippines in 2018 was 0.32%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_philippines_rd-spending,
title = {Philippines R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/philippines/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}