Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Rwanda

Rwanda: Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate was 20.23 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
20.23 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 138.0%
World rank
25th
of 197 countries
All-time high
180.38 % change on previous year
in 2006
All-time low
-74.52 % change on previous year
in 1999
Years of data
27
1997–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1997–2023

-10001002001997201020231997: 6.6 % change on previous year1998: 12.1 % change on previous year1999: -74.5 % change on previous year2000: 32.9 % change on previous year2001: 29.8 % change on previous year2002: -13 % change on previous year2003: 98.9 % change on previous year2004: 27.5 % change on previous year2005: -25.7 % change on previous year2006: 180.4 % change on previous year2007: 7.9 % change on previous year2008: 40.8 % change on previous year2009: 14.4 % change on previous year2010: 32 % change on previous year2011: 7.3 % change on previous year2012: 14.8 % change on previous year2013: 10.6 % change on previous year2014: 48.4 % change on previous year2015: 3.4 % change on previous year2016: 31.3 % change on previous year2017: -1.7 % change on previous year2018: 32.9 % change on previous year2019: 20.8 % change on previous year2020: 46.9 % change on previous year2021: 19.6 % change on previous year2022: 8.5 % change on previous year2023: 20.2 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Rwanda is 20.23 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 138.0% on the previous year and up 90.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 180.38 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -74.52 % change on previous year, in 1999.

That places Rwanda 25th out of 197 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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 Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1997 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1997 6.6 % change on previous year —
1998 12.14 % change on previous year +84.0%
1999 -74.52 % change on previous year -713.7%
2000 32.92 % change on previous year -144.2%
2001 29.78 % change on previous year -9.5%
2002 -13.04 % change on previous year -143.8%
2003 98.89 % change on previous year -858.1%
2004 27.51 % change on previous year -72.2%
2005 -25.74 % change on previous year -193.5%
2006 180.38 % change on previous year -800.8%
2007 7.89 % change on previous year -95.6%
2008 40.81 % change on previous year +417.2%
2009 14.4 % change on previous year -64.7%
2010 32.02 % change on previous year +122.3%
2011 7.34 % change on previous year -77.1%
2012 14.8 % change on previous year +101.8%
2013 10.62 % change on previous year -28.2%
2014 48.42 % change on previous year +355.8%
2015 3.39 % change on previous year -93.0%
2016 31.35 % change on previous year +825.2%
2017 -1.65 % change on previous year -105.3%
2018 32.92 % change on previous year -2092.5%
2019 20.8 % change on previous year -36.8%
2020 46.85 % change on previous year +125.2%
2021 19.57 % change on previous year -58.2%
2022 8.5 % change on previous year -56.6%
2023 20.23 % change on previous year +138.0%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

  • Rwanda's 20.23 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.45 % change on previous year, 3.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Rwanda's 20.23 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.67 % change on previous year, 12.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2018 +2092.5% -1.65 % change on previous year 32.92 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -18.59 % change on previous year -74.52 % change on previous year 12.14 % change on previous year 3
2000s 39.38 % change on previous year -25.74 % change on previous year 180.38 % change on previous year 10
2010s 20 % change on previous year -1.65 % change on previous year 48.42 % change on previous year 10
2020s 23.79 % change on previous year 8.5 % change on previous year 46.85 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 22 Morocco 22.28 % change on previous year compare
  2. 23 Andorra 22 % change on previous year compare
  3. 24 Tanzania 20.71 % change on previous year compare
  4. 26 Greenland 20.02 % change on previous year compare
  5. 27 Kazakhstan 18.91 % change on previous year compare
  6. 28 Armenia 18.79 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Rwanda?
Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate in Rwanda was 20.23 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 180.38 % change on previous year in 2006.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was -74.52 % change on previous year in 1999.
How does Rwanda rank for scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate?
Rwanda ranks 25th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 90.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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.