South Africa - Applied Research Expenditures by Higher Education
Since 2014, South Africa Applied Research Expenditures by Higher Education rose 5.2% year on year. At $641.32 Million PPP in 2019, the country was number 20 comparing other countries in Applied Research Expenditures by Higher Education. South Africa is overtaken by Argentina, which was number 19 with $706.98 Million PPP and is followed by Poland at $620.29 Million PPP. United States lead the ranking with $21,344.6 Million PPP in 2019, that is +2.5% compared to 2018. China, United Kingdom and Japan respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. China recorded the best 5 years average growth at +8.4% per year, while Lithuania was the worst growing country at -8.2% per year.
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| Date | Million US Dollars PPP |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 641.32 |
| 2018 | 623.21 |
| 2017 | 604.74 |
| 2016 | 592.09 |
| 2015 | 573.10 |
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How does South Africa rank in Applied Research Expenditures by Higher Education?
| # | 35 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
United States
|
21,344.60 | 2019 | +2.5 % | +5.5 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
China
|
20,376.31 | 2019 | +1.7 % | +8.4 % | View data | |
| 19 |
#19
Argentina
|
706.98 | 2019 | +1.2 % | -3.1 % | View data | |
| 20 |
#20
South Africa
|
641.32 | 2019 | +2.9 % | +5.2 % | View data | |
| 21 |
#21
Poland
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620.29 | 2019 | +4.3 % | +5.3 % | View data | |