5 Countries that Spend the Most on Research and Development

4. Germany

R&D Expenditure as a percentage of GDP (2021): 3.15%

GDP (2021): $4.27 trillion

Estimated Absolute R&D Spending: $134.45 billion

Germany is one of the top spenders on R&D in the world. In 2021, the country spent 3.15% of its GDP or $134.45 billion on research and development. It is ranked 4th on our list.