In 2019 R&D expenditure in Greece reached 2,336.58 million euro. The R&D Intensity indicator, representing R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP, rose by 0.06 percentage points, reaching 1.27% from 1.21% in 2018.

By assessing the importance of strategies contributing to their further growth and upgrading, it is clear that 33,5% of the country's enterprises regard Digital Transformation as a very important development strategy. more...

60.3% of enterprises in Greece were innovative in the period 2016-2018, an increase of 2.6 percentage points compared with 2014-2016

Key indicators for Research & Development expenditure and personnel in Greece in 2019 – Preliminary Data

Slightly increased the number of PhD Holders in 2019

In 2018, the number of Greek scientific publications rose to 11,606

One in three Greek enterprises put Digital Transformation at the centre of strategic planning

60.3% of enterprises in Greece were innovative in the period 2016-2018

Innovation

Research & Development

GBARD

Smart Specialisation Strategy - RIS3

Regional Indicators

Young Researchers

Doctorate holders

Women in R&D

Scientific Publications

Participation in European Projects

60.3%

Business innovation in 2016-2018

1.27%

of GDP R&D expenditure in 2019

1,685

new PhDs in 2019

11,606

Greek scientific publications in international scientific journals in 2018

1,430.1 M€

Government funding for R&D in 2019