I guess by the first look at it you've also thought that Israel spends the most on R&D while it just suggests that Israel is the highest % investor in R&D of GDP. 

Is that so? 

BlokchainB

Source:
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/rd-investment-by-country/

Coinsreporter

Israel spent $28.3 billion on research and development (R&D) in 2023 to reach 6.3% of GDP—more than double the OECD average.

South Korea falls next in line, with an R&D intensity of 5% of GDP, driven mainly from private sector funding.

Meanwhile, the U.S. spent 3.4% of GDP on R&D, amounting to $823.4 billion, the highest level in the world.

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**Key Takeaways**
> Israel spent $28.3 billion on research and development (R&D) in 2023 to reach 6.3% of GDP—more than double the OECD average.

> South Korea falls next in line, with an R&D intensity of 5% of GDP, driven mainly from private sector funding.

> Meanwhile, the U.S. spent 3.4% of GDP on R&D, amounting to $823.4 billion, the highest level in the world.

