Scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Eastern and Southern

Africa Eastern and Southern: Scientific and technical journal articles was 30,626 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
30,626
Change on year
down 2.3%
Rank
39th
of 48 groups
All-time high
31,334
in 2022
All-time low
5,344
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1996–2023

10.0k20.0k30.0k1996200920231996: 5.3k1997: 5.4k1998: 5.4k1999: 5.6k2000: 5.5k2001: 5.7k2002: 6.1k2003: 6.1k2004: 6.7k2005: 7.2k2006: 8.0k2007: 8.4k2008: 8.8k2009: 9.9k2010: 10.7k2011: 11.6k2012: 12.6k2013: 13.6k2014: 14.6k2015: 15.7k2016: 17.4k2017: 19.1k2018: 20.4k2019: 23.2k2020: 26.3k2021: 29.0k2022: 31.3k2023: 30.6k

Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).

Analysis

In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 30,626.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 126.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 31,334 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5,344, in 1996.

Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th of 48 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5,444 5,344 5,585 4
2000s 7,244 5,499 9,860 10
2010s 15,884 10,712 23,215 10
2020s 29,320 26,269 31,334 4

Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern

  1. 36 Norway 13,756 compare
  2. 37 Greece 13,552 compare
  3. 38 Czechia 13,409 compare
  4. 39 Singapore 11,894 compare
  5. 40 Finland 11,224 compare
  6. 41 Romania 10,713 compare
  7. 42 Vietnam 10,644 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Eastern and Southern?
Scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Eastern and Southern was 30,626 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
The highest recorded value was 31,334 in 2022.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
The lowest recorded value was 5,344 in 1996.
How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th out of 48 groups with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
Over the last ten years it is up 126.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
The figures come from Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF), published as part of Scientific and technical journal articles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Scientific and technical journal articles
Source
Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
244 places, 6,832 data points, 1996–2023
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Article counts refer to publications from a selection of conference proceedings and peer-reviewed journals from Scopus in science and engineering fields, according to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics Taxonomy of Disciplines.