Research intensity by industry in OECD countries 2018

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Einar H. Dyvik,
Apr 23, 2024
On average, electronic and optical products were the most research-intensive in OECD countries in 2018, with research and development expenditure constituting 15.96% of the gross value added by businesses in this sector. Construction was the lowest research intensive industry, with a research intensity of 0.2 percent in this year.

Average research intensity of OECD countries in 2018, by industry

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November 2021

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2018**

Supplementary notes

* Sub-categories of manufacturing, so are also included in the value for total manufacturing.
**2018 or latest year available.
Research intensity is calculated as business expenditure on research and development as a proportion of gross value added.

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