5 Countries that Spend the Most on Research and Development

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In this article, we will look into the 5 countries that spend the most on research and development. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to 20 Countries that Spend the Most on Research and Development.

5. United Kingdom

R&D Expenditure as a percentage of GDP (2021): 2.91%

GDP (2021): $3.14 trillion

Estimated Absolute R&D Spending: $91.56 billion

The United Kingdom is ranked 5th on our list of the countries that spend the most on research and development. In 2021, the country spent $91.56 billion on R&D, accounting for 2.91% of its GDP.

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