Statistical Analysis of R&D(Research and Experimental Development)Expendi-ture in Xizang Autonomous Region Since"the 12th Five-Year Plan"

Deji Cuomu

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-3403.2025.10.003

Abstract：Expenditure on R&D(Research and experimenal development)and its proportion in GDP(Gross domes-tic product)serve as internationally utilized indicators to measure the scale of scientific and technological activities and the intensity of investment in a country or region.They are also important base for evaluating scientific and tech-nological competitiveness and formulating scientific and technological policies and development strategies.Based on the statistical data of science and technology in Xizang Autonomous Region since the"12th Five-Year Plan",this paper has systematically analyzed the basic situation and changing trends of R&D expenditure in scientific research institutes and industrial enterprises above designated size across the region through texts and charts,comprehensive-ly reflecting the development status of R&D activities in Xizang.The study finds that R&D expenditure in Xizang continued to grow during the"12th Five-Year Plan"period,and fluctuated significantly during the"13th Five-Year Plan"period,and has shown a rapid upward trend since the"14th Five-Year Plan",but the overall investment inten-sity still remains at a low level nationwide.Scientific research institutions and enterprises are the two main entities of R&D activities in Xizang,,with R&D expenditure in research institutes increasing steadily and R&D investment in enterprises growing particularly rapidly in the past two years.However,R&D expenditure in Xizang are still faced with challenges such as low investment intensity,limited R&D institutions and lack of high-caliber talents.To address these issues,this paper puts forward countermeasures and suggestions such as guiding enterprises to in-crease R&D investment,increasing financial investment in science and technology,and strengthening talent cultiva-tion and introduction,in order to provide reference for improving the scientific and technological innovation capa-bilities in Xizang.