Scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan

Bhutan: Scientific and technical journal articles was 102.52 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
102.52
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
141st
of 198 countries
All-time high
116.64
in 2022
All-time low
0.96
in 1999
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan, 1996–2023

02550751001251996200920231996: 2.51997: 3.21998: 2.61999: 0.962000: 1.12001: 12002: 5.22003: 3.72004: 9.42005: 62006: 17.42007: 8.62008: 62009: 9.62010: 18.52011: 16.22012: 162013: 28.22014: 28.32015: 26.12016: 442017: 48.32018: 53.52019: 53.12020: 79.52021: 106.32022: 116.62023: 102.5

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

Annual values for Scientific and technical journal articles in Bhutan, 1996 to 2023.
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.

YearChange FromTo
2002 +423.0% 1 5.23

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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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
245 places, 6,860 data points, 1996–2023
Last refreshed

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.