Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central

Africa Western and Central: Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate was 3.6 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.6 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 53.0%
Rank
23rd
of 45 groups
All-time high
24.58 % change on previous year
in 2019
All-time low
-3.35 % change on previous year
in 2012
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, 1997–2023

010201997201020231997: 7 % change on previous year1998: 1.5 % change on previous year1999: 2.7 % change on previous year2000: -3.2 % change on previous year2001: 5.2 % change on previous year2002: 12.6 % change on previous year2003: 10 % change on previous year2004: 8.6 % change on previous year2005: 17.2 % change on previous year2006: 8 % change on previous year2007: 8.5 % change on previous year2008: 6.4 % change on previous year2009: 19.8 % change on previous year2010: 7.9 % change on previous year2011: 9.6 % change on previous year2012: -3.4 % change on previous year2013: 3.3 % change on previous year2014: 12.3 % change on previous year2015: 4.5 % change on previous year2016: 11.9 % change on previous year2017: 13.7 % change on previous year2018: 14.7 % change on previous year2019: 24.6 % change on previous year2020: 23.5 % change on previous year2021: 13.8 % change on previous year2022: 7.7 % change on previous year2023: 3.6 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Africa Western and Central recorded 3.6 % change on previous year for scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 53.0% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central peaked at 24.58 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -3.35 % change on previous year, in 2012.

That places Africa Western and Central 23rd out of 45 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, year by year

Annual values for Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central, 1997 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1997 7.03 % change on previous year
1998 1.48 % change on previous year -79.0%
1999 2.73 % change on previous year +84.5%
2000 -3.19 % change on previous year -217.2%
2001 5.21 % change on previous year -263.1%
2002 12.58 % change on previous year +141.5%
2003 10.04 % change on previous year -20.2%
2004 8.64 % change on previous year -13.9%
2005 17.22 % change on previous year +99.3%
2006 8.02 % change on previous year -53.4%
2007 8.5 % change on previous year +6.0%
2008 6.4 % change on previous year -24.7%
2009 19.79 % change on previous year +209.4%
2010 7.87 % change on previous year -60.3%
2011 9.63 % change on previous year +22.4%
2012 -3.35 % change on previous year -134.8%
2013 3.3 % change on previous year -198.6%
2014 12.34 % change on previous year +273.5%
2015 4.5 % change on previous year -63.6%
2016 11.9 % change on previous year +164.7%
2017 13.72 % change on previous year +15.2%
2018 14.69 % change on previous year +7.1%
2019 24.58 % change on previous year +67.4%
2020 23.46 % change on previous year -4.5%
2021 13.83 % change on previous year -41.1%
2022 7.66 % change on previous year -44.6%
2023 3.6 % change on previous year -53.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.74 % change on previous year 1.48 % change on previous year 7.03 % change on previous year 3
2000s 9.32 % change on previous year -3.19 % change on previous year 19.79 % change on previous year 10
2010s 9.92 % change on previous year -3.35 % change on previous year 24.58 % change on previous year 10
2020s 12.14 % change on previous year 3.6 % change on previous year 23.46 % change on previous year 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central?
Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Africa Western and Central was 3.6 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
The highest recorded value was 24.58 % change on previous year in 2019.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate recorded in Africa Western and Central?
The lowest recorded value was -3.35 % change on previous year in 2012.
How does Africa Western and Central rank for scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate?
Africa Western and Central ranks 23rd out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa Western and Central data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Scientific and technical journal articles. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
244 places, 6,473 data points, 1997–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Scientific and technical journal articles. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.