Scientific and technical journal articles in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Scientific and technical journal articles was 519.72 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Burkina Faso, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Burkina Faso is 519.72, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 227.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Burkina Faso peaked at 519.72 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 36.72, in 1996.
Burkina Faso ranks 97th of 198 countries on this measure, 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 Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 36.72 | — |
| 1997 | 52.2 | +42.2% |
| 1998 | 84.78 | +62.4% |
| 1999 | 61.62 | -27.3% |
| 2000 | 48.5 | -21.3% |
| 2001 | 63.92 | +31.8% |
| 2002 | 71.81 | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 76.34 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 71.57 | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 71.47 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 99.17 | +38.8% |
| 2007 | 101.66 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 116.35 | +14.5% |
| 2009 | 129.07 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 122.21 | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 146.47 | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 184.63 | +26.1% |
| 2013 | 158.79 | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 169.06 | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 189.69 | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 200.72 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 201.85 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 247.05 | +22.4% |
| 2019 | 292.13 | +18.2% |
| 2020 | 314.28 | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 357.04 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 451.82 | +26.5% |
| 2023 | 519.72 | +15.0% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 519.72 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 3.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 519.72 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.83 | 36.72 | 84.78 | 4 |
| 2000s | 84.99 | 48.5 | 129.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 191.26 | 122.21 | 292.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 410.72 | 314.28 | 519.72 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Burkina Faso?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Burkina Faso was 519.72 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 519.72 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.72 in 1996.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Burkina Faso ranks 97th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 227.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.