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Gross Domestic Expenditure on Research and Development (R&D) is expressed as a percentage of GDP and includes both capital and current expenditures across four main sectors: business enterprises, government, higher education, and private non-profit organizations. R&D encompasses basic research, applied research, and experimental development, reflecting the full spectrum of innovation activities within the economy.
Kuwait's R&D Expenditure Insights
According to the World Bank indicator “Research and Development Expenditure (% of GDP)”, Kuwait recorded 0.10% in 2023, representing a slight increase from 0.08% in 2022. Over the past decade, Kuwait’s highest R&D expenditure was 0.43% in 2014. The figure below illustrates Kuwait’s performance in the R&D expenditure index over recent years.
*Data from 2021 not available
How can we enhance Kuwait’s Ranking
Increased R&D Expenditure
To increase expenditure on research & development in various sectors (government, private, NGO/s, etc.). It is important to capture all the expenditure spent in R&D and ensure proper reporting.
Research and Education Institutes
The main contributors to this index from Kuwait’s innovation eco-system are the research institutes in addition to the higher education institutes (Public and private universities). Moreover, private sector and oil sector can also contribute through their R&D projects/centers.
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