Scientific and technical journal articles in Benin
Benin: Scientific and technical journal articles was 437.17 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Benin, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Benin stood at 437.17.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 146.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Benin peaked at 441.45 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28.51, in 1996.
That places Benin 107th out of 198 countries 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 in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 28.51 | — |
| 1997 | 45.95 | +61.2% |
| 1998 | 40.3 | -12.3% |
| 1999 | 42.5 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 45.48 | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 42.87 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 44.73 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 46.42 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 60.84 | +31.1% |
| 2005 | 60.94 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 74.22 | +21.8% |
| 2007 | 93.1 | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 89.79 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 116.75 | +30.0% |
| 2010 | 104.59 | -10.4% |
| 2011 | 128.78 | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 139.15 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 177.22 | +27.4% |
| 2014 | 177.48 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 171.29 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 168.22 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 201.06 | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 218.84 | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 314.3 | +43.6% |
| 2020 | 351.4 | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 402.31 | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 441.45 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 437.17 | -1.0% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 437.17 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 437.17 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 3.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.31 | 28.51 | 45.95 | 4 |
| 2000s | 67.51 | 42.87 | 116.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 180.09 | 104.59 | 314.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 408.08 | 351.4 | 441.45 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Benin?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Benin was 437.17 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 441.45 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.51 in 1996.
- How does Benin rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Benin ranks 107th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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
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.