What is the highest research and development expenditure recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?

The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2015.

What is the lowest research and development expenditure recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2005.

How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for research and development expenditure?

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 66th out of 116 countries with data for 2015.

Is research and development expenditure rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Over the last ten years it is up 600.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?

The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Research and development expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Research and development expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Research and development expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo
Creator: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Democratic Republic of Congo: Research and development expenditure was 0.4% in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

0.4%

World rank

66th

of 116 countries

All-time high

0.4%

in 2015

All-time low

0.1%

in 2005

Years of data

2004–2015

Research and development expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2004–2015

Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % of GDP.

Analysis

In 2015, research and development expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 0.4%. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of up 600.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, research and development expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2005.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 66th of 116 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%	6
2010s	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	1

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Frequently asked questions

What is research and development expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo?: Research and development expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.4% in 2015, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
What is the highest research and development expenditure recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?: The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 2015.
What is the lowest research and development expenditure recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2005.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for research and development expenditure?: Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 66th out of 116 countries with data for 2015.
Is research and development expenditure rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?: Over the last ten years it is up 600.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?: The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Research and development expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Research and development expenditure (% of GDP)
Unit: % of GDP
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 147 places, 3,092 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Gross domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.