Poland R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
Poland's r&d spending was 1.66% in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Poland's r&d spending stood at 1.66% in 2025, a rise of +0.21% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.66% by 2025. Poland ranked 22nd globally.
Poland's research and development spending has shown a steady upward trend since the 1990s, with a notable increase in recent years. The country's R&D expenditure, as a percentage of GDP, has risen from a low of 0.54% in 2003 to a peak of 1.66% in 2025, surpassing its 1996 starting point of 0.64%. This growth is comparable to that of Croatia, which ranked just above Poland with an R&D expenditure of 1.72% in 2025. Poland's R&D spending has grown rapidly, with a significant jump in the past decade, positioning it among the top 25 countries globally. Despite the steady increase, Poland still lags behind other European countries, such as Greece, which ranked higher with an R&D expenditure of 1.75%. The country's continued investment in R&D is crucial to its economic growth, and a sustained increase in funding could further boost its global ranking. A significant shift in government policies supporting innovation and technology could potentially accelerate Poland's R&D spending growth.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 1.66% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.66% | +0.21% | #22 |
| 2022 | 1.45% | +0.02% | #23 |
| 2021 | 1.43% | +0.05% | #29 |
| 2020 | 1.39% | +0.06% | #29 |
| 2019 | 1.32% | +0.12% | #30 |
| 2018 | 1.21% | +0.17% | #30 |
| 2017 | 1.04% | +0.07% | #36 |
| 2016 | 0.97% | −0.04% | #34 |
| 2015 | 1.00% | +0.05% | #37 |
| 2014 | 0.95% | +0.07% | #33 |
| 2013 | 0.88% | −0.01% | #34 |
| 2012 | 0.89% | +0.14% | #33 |
| 2011 | 0.75% | +0.03% | #38 |
| 2010 | 0.73% | +0.07% | #39 |
| 2009 | 0.66% | +0.06% | #42 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland 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
Poland's r&d spending was 1.66% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 14.3% increase from the previous year.
Poland's r&d spending peaked at 1.66% in 2025.
The lowest r&d spending in Poland was 0.54% in 2003.
Poland ranks 22nd globally in r&d spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Poland's r&d spending is projected to reach 1.66% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The r&d spending of Poland in 2025 was 1.66%. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_rd-spending,
title = {Poland R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}