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Research and development

Official Statistics of Finland (OSF)
The statistics on research and development describe the resources used for research, and for product and process development. The statistics are based on data obtained from enterprises, universities, university hospitals, universities of applied science as well as organisations from private non-profit and public sector. The OECD and EU recommendations are observed in the compilation of the statistics.

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Statistics Finland

Change

Data added to database table and new database table added in the statistics on research and development.
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Change

Enterprise unit has been implemented in the statistics on research and development.
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Key figures

Ratio to GDP of R&D expenditure, %

2.95%
2022
Research and development
Updated: 27/10/2023

Future releases

Statistical experts

Inquiries primarily
Ari Leppälahti
Senior Adviser
029 551 3237
Other experts

Referencing instructions

Referencing instructions

The statistical data released before 5.4.2022 can be found on the archive pages of the statistics.

Go to the archive page