South Africa - Share of Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D Performed by the Higher Education Sector
Since 2014, South Africa Share of Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D Performed by the Higher Education Sector grew 3.5points year on year. At 33.9 Percent in 2019, the country was ranked number 16 comparing other countries in Share of Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D Performed by the Higher Education Sector. South Africa is overtaken by Peru, which was number 15 with 34.23 Percent and is followed by Denmark with 32.84 Percent. Egypt ranked the highest with 66.25 Percent in 2019, -2.6points compared to 2018. Costa Rica, Mexico and Latvia respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Costa Rica witnessed the best average annual growth at +9.8points per year, while Indonesia was the worst growing country at -11.7points per year.
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| Date | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 33.90 |
| 2018 | 33.30 |
| 2017 | 32.69 |
| 2016 | 32.67 |
| 2015 | 30.54 |
How does South Africa rank in Share of Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D Performed by the Higher Education Sector?
| # | 59 Countries | Percent | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Egypt
|
66.25 % | 2019 | -2.6 % | +3.5 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Costa Rica
|
57.00 % | 2019 | +2.4 % | +9.8 % | View data | |
| 15 |
#15
Peru
|
34.23 % | 2015 | +11.4 % | NA | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
South Africa
|
33.90 % | 2019 | +1.8 % | +3.5 % | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
Denmark
|
32.84 % | 2019 | +1.3 % | -0.4 % | View data | |