This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
Indicator |
Indicator 9.5.1: Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP |
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Definition and concepts |
Research and development (R&D) expenditure as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the amount of Research and development (R&D) expenditure divided by the total output of the economy. Expenditures on intramural research and development (R&D) represent the amount of money spent on research and development (R&D) that is performed within a reporting unit. |
Unit of measure |
Percent (%) |
Method of computation |
The total intramural expenditure on R&D as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). R&Dintensity =The total intramural expenditure on R&D/ GDP*100 |
Comparability with global indicator |
The scope of the Statistical research in the research and development field: Organizations under public law in the field of research: research institutes, as well as public institutions that have structures/centers carrying out research and development activity (medical and sanitary institutions, museums), higher education institutions; Private law organizations in the field of research: enterprises and organizations in the business environment with the main or secondary research and development activity according to NACE rev.2 (CAEM rev.2), division M-72, higher education institutions. Regulation (UE): The statistics are to be compiled for R&D activity performed in the whole economy. |
Periodicity |
Annual |
Data last updated | Jul 30, 2024 |
Metadata last updated | Jul 30, 2024 |