The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Gross domestic expenditure on research and development intensity |
|---|---|
| Target |
No specific target |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the proportion of gross domestic expenditure allocated to research & development (GERD). The GERD is the aggregate of the total R&D expenditures and serves as a general indicator of R&D activity. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada, provinces and territories |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Calculations |
The GERD is the aggregate of the total R&D expenditures of the performing sectors. There are four major sectors of R&D performance and five for funding: Government; Business enterprise; Higher education; Private non-profit organizations; Foreign (funding only). |
| Comments and limitations |
Total for Canada includes the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. |