List of countries by research and development spending List List

| Rank_ | Country_Region | Expenditures_on_R_D_billions_of_US_PPP_ | _of_GDP_PPP | Year_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 405.3 | 2.7% | 2011 |
| 2 | China | 296.8 | 1.97% | 2012 |
| 3 | Japan | 160.3 | 3.67% | 2011 |
| 4 | Germany | 69.5 | 2.3% | 2011 |
| 5 | South Korea | 55.8 | 3.74% | 2011 |
| 6 | France | 42.2 | 1.9% | 2011 |
| 7 | United Kingdom | 38.4 | 1.7% | 2011 |
| 8 | India | 36.1 | 0.9% | 2011 |
| 9 | Canada | 24.3 | 1.8% | 2011 |
| 10 | Russia | 23.8 | 1.0% | 2011 |
| 11 | Brazil | 19.4 | 0.9% | 2011 |
| 12 | Italy | 19.0 | 1.1% | 2011 |
| 13 | Taiwan | 19.0 | 2.3% | 2011 |
| 14 | Spain | 17.2 | 1.3% | 2011 |
| 15 | Australia | 15.9 | 1.7% | 2011 |
| 16 | Sweden | 11.9 | 3.3% | 2011 |
| 17 | Netherlands | 10.8 | 1.6% | 2011 |
| 18 | Israel | 9.4 | 4.2% | 2011 |
| 19 | Austria | 8.3 | 2.5% | 2011 |