Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type in Iceland

Iceland: Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type was 656.12 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
656.12 US dollars, PPP converted
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
32nd
of 32 countries
All-time high
656.12 US dollars, PPP converted
in 2023
All-time low
50.27 US dollars, PPP converted
in 1981
Years of data
37
1981–2023

Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type in Iceland, 1981–2023

02004006001981200220231981: 50.3 US dollars, PPP converted1983: 53.2 US dollars, PPP converted1984: 58.8 US dollars, PPP converted1985: 61.5 US dollars, PPP converted1986: 64 US dollars, PPP converted1987: 73.3 US dollars, PPP converted1989: 95.8 US dollars, PPP converted1990: 95.4 US dollars, PPP converted1991: 112.5 US dollars, PPP converted1992: 125 US dollars, PPP converted1993: 127.1 US dollars, PPP converted1994: 136.3 US dollars, PPP converted1995: 152.2 US dollars, PPP converted1997: 200.3 US dollars, PPP converted1998: 233.4 US dollars, PPP converted1999: 278.3 US dollars, PPP converted2000: 336.4 US dollars, PPP converted2001: 386.4 US dollars, PPP converted2002: 386.1 US dollars, PPP converted2003: 378.2 US dollars, PPP converted2005: 429.1 US dollars, PPP converted2006: 485.4 US dollars, PPP converted2007: 467.5 US dollars, PPP converted2008: 464.7 US dollars, PPP converted2009: 451.3 US dollars, PPP converted2011: 411.2 US dollars, PPP converted2013: 304.6 US dollars, PPP converted2014: 354.2 US dollars, PPP converted2015: 414 US dollars, PPP converted2016: 423.9 US dollars, PPP converted2017: 433.4 US dollars, PPP converted2018: 434.5 US dollars, PPP converted2019: 515.8 US dollars, PPP converted2020: 508.4 US dollars, PPP converted2021: 598.7 US dollars, PPP converted2022: 610.1 US dollars, PPP converted2023: 656.1 US dollars, PPP converted

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.

Analysis

In 2023, gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type in Iceland stood at 656.12 US dollars, PPP converted. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.

The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 115.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type in Iceland peaked at 656.12 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023 and was at its lowest, 50.27 US dollars, PPP converted, in 1981.

That places Iceland 32nd out of 32 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type in Iceland, year by year

Annual values for Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type of expenditure — Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D (GERD) in Iceland, 1981 to 2023.
Year US dollars, PPP converted Change
1981 50.27 US dollars, PPP converted
1983 53.2 US dollars, PPP converted +5.8%
1984 58.75 US dollars, PPP converted +10.4%
1985 61.52 US dollars, PPP converted +4.7%
1986 64.02 US dollars, PPP converted +4.1%
1987 73.28 US dollars, PPP converted +14.5%
1989 95.75 US dollars, PPP converted +30.7%
1990 95.37 US dollars, PPP converted -0.4%
1991 112.5 US dollars, PPP converted +18.0%
1992 125 US dollars, PPP converted +11.1%
1993 127.11 US dollars, PPP converted +1.7%
1994 136.27 US dollars, PPP converted +7.2%
1995 152.22 US dollars, PPP converted +11.7%
1997 200.29 US dollars, PPP converted +31.6%
1998 233.4 US dollars, PPP converted +16.5%
1999 278.29 US dollars, PPP converted +19.2%
2000 336.38 US dollars, PPP converted +20.9%
2001 386.42 US dollars, PPP converted +14.9%
2002 386.06 US dollars, PPP converted -0.1%
2003 378.16 US dollars, PPP converted -2.0%
2005 429.08 US dollars, PPP converted +13.5%
2006 485.36 US dollars, PPP converted +13.1%
2007 467.52 US dollars, PPP converted -3.7%
2008 464.67 US dollars, PPP converted -0.6%
2009 451.31 US dollars, PPP converted -2.9%
2011 411.22 US dollars, PPP converted -8.9%
2013 304.63 US dollars, PPP converted -25.9%
2014 354.16 US dollars, PPP converted +16.3%
2015 413.99 US dollars, PPP converted +16.9%
2016 423.89 US dollars, PPP converted +2.4%
2017 433.4 US dollars, PPP converted +2.2%
2018 434.52 US dollars, PPP converted +0.3%
2019 515.8 US dollars, PPP converted +18.7%
2020 508.41 US dollars, PPP converted -1.4%
2021 598.66 US dollars, PPP converted +17.8%
2022 610.1 US dollars, PPP converted +1.9%
2023 656.12 US dollars, PPP converted +7.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 65.26 US dollars, PPP converted 50.27 US dollars, PPP converted 95.75 US dollars, PPP converted 7
1990s 162.27 US dollars, PPP converted 95.37 US dollars, PPP converted 278.29 US dollars, PPP converted 9
2000s 420.55 US dollars, PPP converted 336.38 US dollars, PPP converted 485.36 US dollars, PPP converted 9
2010s 411.45 US dollars, PPP converted 304.63 US dollars, PPP converted 515.8 US dollars, PPP converted 8
2020s 593.32 US dollars, PPP converted 508.41 US dollars, PPP converted 656.12 US dollars, PPP converted 4

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 29 Chile 2,189 US dollars, PPP converted compare
  2. 30 Bulgaria 1,529 US dollars, PPP converted compare
  3. 31 Luxembourg 860.1 US dollars, PPP converted compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type in Iceland?
Gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type in Iceland was 656.12 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 656.12 US dollars, PPP converted in 2023.
What is the lowest gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 50.27 US dollars, PPP converted in 1981.
How does Iceland rank for gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type?
Iceland ranks 32nd out of 32 countries with data for 2023.
Is gross domestic expenditure on r&d by sector of performance and type rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 115.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector of performance and type of expenditure — Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D (GERD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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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
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45 places, 1,509 data points, 1981–2024
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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).