Uzbekistan R&D Spending
Research and development expenditure as % of GDP GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS
Uzbekistan's r&d spending was 0.15% in 2025, ranked 67th globally. This represents a 20.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's r&d spending stood at 0.15% in 2025, a rise of +0.03% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.15% by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 67th globally.
Uzbekistan’s gross domestic expenditure on research and development has slipped from its 2000 high of 0.36 % of GDP to a 2025 level of 0.15 % of GDP, placing the country 67th globally and tying it with Azerbaijan at the same rank. The decline accelerated after the 2010s, reaching an all‑time trough of 0.11 % in 2019 before modestly rebounding. Over the 25‑year series, the share of R&D spending remains well below regional peers such as Kazakhstan (0.14 %) and Turkmenistan (0.17 %). The downward trajectory reflects limited private‑sector participation and modest government prioritisation of science and innovation, despite policy statements aimed at diversification away from traditional commodity exports. If Uzbekistan expands fiscal incentives for private research, strengthens university‑industry linkages, and aligns its national development strategy with higher‑technology sectors, the R&D share could gradually rise, reversing the long‑term decline.
Data & projection
| Year | R&D Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 0.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.15% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.15% | +0.03% | #67 |
| 2023 | 0.13% | −0.03% | #24 |
| 2022 | 0.16% | +0.03% | #65 |
| 2021 | 0.13% | −0.01% | #77 |
| 2020 | 0.14% | +0.03% | #78 |
| 2019 | 0.11% | −0.01% | #87 |
| 2018 | 0.12% | −0.02% | #80 |
| 2017 | 0.15% | −0.02% | #80 |
| 2016 | 0.17% | +0.01% | #75 |
| 2015 | 0.16% | +0.01% | #83 |
| 2014 | 0.15% | −0.00% | #76 |
| 2013 | 0.16% | −0.00% | #79 |
| 2012 | 0.16% | +0.01% | #75 |
| 2011 | 0.15% | −0.01% | #76 |
| 2010 | 0.15% | −0.05% | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw r&d spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's r&d spending was 0.15% in 2025. Ranked 67th globally. This represents a 20.8% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's r&d spending peaked at 0.36% in 2000.
The lowest r&d spending in Uzbekistan was 0.11% in 2019.
Uzbekistan ranks 67th globally in r&d spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's r&d spending is projected to reach 0.15% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The r&d spending of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 0.15%. This ranks 67th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_rd-spending,
title = {Uzbekistan R&D Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/rd-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}