Research and development expenditure (% of GDP) in Saudi Arabia was reported at 0.4455 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Saudi Arabia - Research and development expenditure (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2024.

Saudi Arabia - Research And Development Expenditure (% Of GDP)
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.