Tajikistan R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
Tajikistan's r&d spending was 0.09% in 2020, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2020.
Overview
Tajikistan's r&d spending stood at 0.09% in 2020, a decline of +0.00% from 2019. Tajikistan ranked 83rd globally.
Tajikistan’s gross domestic expenditure on research and development (R&D) has remained modest over the past two decades, holding at 0.09 percent of GDP in 2020, which placed the country 83rd worldwide. The indicator showed little variation from its earliest recorded level of 0.09 percent in 2001, reaching an all‑time high of 0.12 percent in 2011 before falling to a trough of 0.07 percent in 2004. Compared with regional peers, Tajikistan’s 2020 figure matches Kyrgyz Republic’s 0.08 percent and lags behind Kazakhstan’s 0.13 percent and Sri Lanka’s 0.12 percent, while exceeding Trinidad and Tobago’s 0.07 percent. The persistence of a narrow band between the trough and peak suggests limited capacity to scale up R&D investment, reflecting structural constraints in the scientific infrastructure and private‑sector participation. Strengthening university‑industry linkages and expanding government incentives could shift the trajectory upward, potentially raising the share of GDP devoted to R&D in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.09% | −0.00% | #83 |
| 2019 | 0.09% | −0.00% | #89 |
| 2018 | 0.09% | −0.02% | #85 |
| 2017 | 0.11% | +0.00% | #86 |
| 2016 | 0.11% | +0.00% | #84 |
| 2015 | 0.10% | −0.01% | #94 |
| 2014 | 0.12% | −0.00% | #80 |
| 2013 | 0.12% | +0.00% | #83 |
| 2012 | 0.11% | −0.01% | #76 |
| 2011 | 0.12% | +0.03% | #77 |
| 2010 | 0.09% | +0.00% | #87 |
| 2009 | 0.09% | +0.02% | #85 |
| 2008 | 0.07% | +0.00% | #89 |
| 2007 | 0.07% | −0.04% | #89 |
| 2006 | 0.11% | +0.01% | #77 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tajikistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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
Tajikistan's r&d spending was 0.09% in 2020. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.
Tajikistan's r&d spending peaked at 0.12% in 2011.
The lowest r&d spending in Tajikistan was 0.07% in 2004.
Tajikistan ranks 83rd globally in r&d spending as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The r&d spending of Tajikistan in 2020 was 0.09%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tajikistan_rd-spending,
title = {Tajikistan R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tajikistan/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}