Scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan
Bhutan: Scientific and technical journal articles was 102.52 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan stood at 102.52.
That represents a change of down 12.1% on the previous year and up 263.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan peaked at 116.64 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.96, in 1999.
That places Bhutan 141st 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 Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.46 | — |
| 1997 | 3.17 | +28.9% |
| 1998 | 2.6 | -18.0% |
| 1999 | 0.96 | -63.1% |
| 2000 | 1.08 | +12.5% |
| 2001 | 1 | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 5.23 | +423.0% |
| 2003 | 3.66 | -30.0% |
| 2004 | 9.36 | +155.7% |
| 2005 | 5.98 | -36.1% |
| 2006 | 17.38 | +190.6% |
| 2007 | 8.58 | -50.6% |
| 2008 | 5.97 | -30.4% |
| 2009 | 9.55 | +60.0% |
| 2010 | 18.46 | +93.3% |
| 2011 | 16.25 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 15.97 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 28.2 | +76.6% |
| 2014 | 28.27 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 26.08 | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 44 | +68.7% |
| 2017 | 48.3 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 53.54 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 53.11 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 79.45 | +49.6% |
| 2021 | 106.33 | +33.8% |
| 2022 | 116.64 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 102.52 | -12.1% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 102.52 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 44% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 102.52 is below the median for South Asia, which is 1,956, 5% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +423.0% | 1 | 5.23 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.3 | 0.96 | 3.17 | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.78 | 1 | 17.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.22 | 15.97 | 53.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.23 | 79.45 | 116.64 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan was 102.52 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 116.64 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.96 in 1999.
- How does Bhutan rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Bhutan ranks 141st out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 263.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.