Apple research and development expenses 2000-2019
Amounts are in $millions.
| Year | R&D expenses ($mn) |
| 2019 | $16,217 |
| 2018 | $14,236 |
| 2017 | $11,581 |
| 2016 | $10,045 |
| 2015 | $8,067 |
| 2014 | $6,041 |
| 2013 | $4,475 |
| 2012 | $3,381 |
| 2011 | $2,429 |
| 2010 | $1,782 |
| 2009 | $1,333 |
| 2008 | $1,109 |
| 2007 | $782 |
| 2006 | $712 |
| 2005 | $535 |
| 2004 | $489 |
| 2003 | $471 |
| 2002 | $446 |
| 2001 | $430 |
| 2000 | $380 |
The research and development expenses of Apple Inc grew by 14% in 2019 compared to the previous year, rising to $16.2 billion from $14.2 billion in 2018. In 2019, the research and development expenses of Apple Inc were 6% of net sales compared to 5% in 2018.