Spending on research and development in the Netherlands: higher than in 20 of the 26 other EU countries

Spending on research and development in 2024, in percent of GDP. Netherlands: 2.37; EU average: 2.26. Highest: Sweden (3.53); lowest: Romania (0.46).

Source: Eurostat, dataset sdg_09_10 (Gross domestic expenditure on R&D by sector) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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Spending on research and development in the Netherlands: higher than in 20 of the 26 other EU countries

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