What is the latest R&D expenditure figure in the euro area (20, until 2025)?

2.32% in 2024. The EU27 figure is 2.26%.

What does R&D expenditure measure?

R&D expenditure, in % of GDP. A higher value indicates a more favourable situation.

Where does the R&D expenditure data come from?

Eurostat, dataset rd_e_gerdtot («GERD by sector of performance»). RAC-EU downloads it from Eurostat's official API and checks it every day.

How often is R&D expenditure updated?

Annual. The latest period published is 2024; RAC-EU adds new data and revisions on the day Eurostat publishes them.

R&D expenditure in the euro area (20, until 2025) i

Name: R&D expenditure in the euro area (20, until 2025): 2.32% in 2024
Creator: Eurostat
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Basic · Annual · % of GDP

Source: Eurostat (rd_e_gerdtot), retrieved 2026-10-17 · View on Eurostat · See technical sheet

2.32%

Euro area (20, until 2025) · 2024 ^e

Year-on-year change+0.03 pp

Previous period2.29% 2023

Rank in Europe—

EU272.26%

Spain1.50%

Trend

Country ranking → Euro area (20, until 2025) →

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About this indicator

What is the latest R&D expenditure figure in the euro area (20, until 2025)?: 2.32% in 2024. The EU27 figure is 2.26%.
What does R&D expenditure measure?: R&D expenditure, in % of GDP. A higher value indicates a more favourable situation.
Where does the R&D expenditure data come from?: Eurostat, dataset rd_e_gerdtot («GERD by sector of performance»). RAC-EU downloads it from Eurostat's official API and checks it every day.
How often is R&D expenditure updated?: Annual. The latest period published is 2024; RAC-EU adds new data and revisions on the day Eurostat publishes them.

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