Main Science and Technology Indicators

A timely set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD member countries and selected non-member economies in the field of science and technology.

Research and Development Statistics (RDS)

This electronic publication provides recent statistics on the resources devoted to the R&D in OECD countries and in nine non-member economies.

OECD/UNESCO Institute for Statistics/Eurostat Careers of Doctorate Holders (CDH) project

This page presents the OECD statistical work on human resources in science and technology, more specifically the OECD/UNESCO Institute for Statistics/Eurostat project on careers of doctorate holders.

Key biotechnology indicators

Statistics on biotechnology firms, biotechnology R&D (including public sector expenditures), biotech applications and patents.

Related Documents

• OECD Biotechnology Statistics 2009
• Data Brief comparing the Key Biotech and Key Nanotech Indicators (November 2013)

Innovation statistics

This page provides information about OECD work on innovation surveys and indicators.

Statistical analysis of science, technology and industry

The OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry (DSTI) manages databases of internationally comparable statistics. These statistics and indicators underpin policy-related analytical work, particularly with respect to links between technology, competitiveness and globalisation. DSTI also plays a leading role in the development of international statistical standards in the STI area.

OECD work on patent statistics

Patent indicators are used to map aspects of the innovative performance and technological progress of countries, regions or certain specific domains and technology fields.

Related Documents

• OECD patent databases
• Intellectual property rights (IPR)

ANBERD (Analytical Business Enterprise Research and Development) database

Data set on R&D expenditure by industry which addresses the problems of international comparability and breaks in the time series of the official business enterprise R&D data.

STAN STructural ANalysis Database

The STAN database provides analysts and researchers with a comprehensive tool for analysing industrial performance at a relatively detailed level of activity across countries.

Statistics on innovation for development

Databases of the OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry on innovation and their coverage of developing and emerging economies

Related Documents

• Innovation for Development
• Statistical analysis of science, technology and industry