In 2024, the United States spent some * billion U.S. dollars on experimental development. This was followed by * billion U.S. dollars on applied research. Among national R&D expenditure, the smallest share went to basic research.
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NCSES. (February 28, 2025). Research and development (R&D) expenditure in the United States from 1990 to 2024, by type of research (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1662180/research-and-development-spending-united-states-by-type/
NCSES. "Research and development (R&D) expenditure in the United States from 1990 to 2024, by type of research (in billion U.S. dollars)." Chart. February 28, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1662180/research-and-development-spending-united-states-by-type/
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NCSES. "Research and Development (R&d) Expenditure in The United States from 1990 to 2024, by Type of Research (in Billion U.S. Dollars)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 28 Feb 2025, /statistics/1662180/research-and-development-spending-united-states-by-type/
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Research and development (R&D) expenditure in the United States from 1990 to 2024, by type of research (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph], NCSES, February 28, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1662180/research-and-development-spending-united-states-by-type/
