Chile vs South Africa: Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type

Chile
2,189 US dollars, PPP converted
in 2022
South Africa
5,107 US dollars, PPP converted
in 2023
Chile rank
29th
South Africa rank
26th

Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type over time

  • Chile
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 5,107 US dollars, PPP converted against 2,189 US dollars, PPP converted in Chile, a difference of 2,918 US dollars, PPP converted.

That makes South Africa's figure about 2.3 times Chile's.

Across all 16 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Chile ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 26th of 32 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 1,306 US dollars, PPP converted 5,389 US dollars, PPP converted 4,082 US dollars, PPP converted South Africa
2010s 1,725 US dollars, PPP converted 5,367 US dollars, PPP converted 3,642 US dollars, PPP converted South Africa
2020s 1,936 US dollars, PPP converted 4,873 US dollars, PPP converted 2,937 US dollars, PPP converted South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type, Chile or South Africa?
South Africa, at 5,107 US dollars, PPP converted against 2,189 US dollars, PPP converted in Chile as of 2023.
What is the difference in gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type between Chile and South Africa?
2,918 US dollars, PPP converted, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and South Africa?
16 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2022.
How do Chile and South Africa rank globally for gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type?
Chile ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 26th of 32 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type of expenditure — Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D (GERD). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type of expenditure — Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D (GERD)
Unit
US dollars, PPP converted
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
45 places, 1,509 data points, 1981–2024
Last refreshed

This table presents research and development (R&D) expenditure statistics. Data include gross domestic R&D expenditure by sector of performance (business enterprise, government, higher education, private non-profit, and total intramural) and by type of expenditure (current expenditure, capital expenditure and their respective breakdowns).