What question did this study set out to answer?

To present an overview of the findings from the 2019/20 South African National Survey of Research and Development.

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May 24, 2026Open Access

South African National Survey of Research and Experimental Development: statistical report 2019/20

Key Points

To present an overview of the findings from the 2019/20 South African National Survey of Research and Development.
Compilation of data tables summarizing key findings from the 2019/20 survey.
Inclusion of time series data from previous surveys for trend analysis.
Annual publication alongside the Main Report.
Summary tables reveal key data points from research and experimental development activities.
Time series analysis indicates trends in R&D efforts over multiple years.
Selected analyses provide context and commentary on the survey findings.

Abstract

This Statistical Report presents data tables from the 2019/20 South African National Survey of Research and Experimental Development (R&D Survey). The report provides key findings of the survey with commentary, standard summary tables of the overall findings from 2019/20 and time series from previous instances of the survey. The Statistical Report is published annually, along with the Main Report, and provides selected analysis of the survey data.

South African National Survey of Research and Experimental Development: statistical report 2019/20

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