Data Analysis
Comparative Analysis
- Trends in the Number of Researchers

- Trends in the Number of Scientific Papers Published

- Trends in the Patents Granted in the U.S.

- Trends in Total R&D Expenditures (Nominal value)

- Trends in Total R&D Expenditures (Real value)

- Comparative Chart for Policy Information (four main countries)

Fiscal years of relevant countries
| Country | Fiscal year |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1 April - 31 March |
| China | calendar year |
| Chinese Taipei | 1 July - 30 June (up to FY98/99); 1 July 1999 -31 December 2000 for FY00; calendar year (after FY00) |
| India | 1 April - 31 March |
| Indonesia | calendar year (note - previouly was 1 April -31 March, but starting with 2001, has been changed to calendar year.) |
| Korea (R.O.K) | calendar year |
| Malaysia | calendar year |
| Pakistan | 1 July - 30 June |
| The Philippines | calendar year |
| Singapore | 1 April -31 March |
| Sri Lanka | calendar year |
| Thailand | 1 Ocober - 30 September |
| Vietnam | calendar year |
| Austaralia | 1 July - 30 June |
| New Zealand | 1 July - 30 June |
| Rusia | calendar year |
| USA | 1 Ocober -30 September |