Scientific and technical journal articles in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Scientific and technical journal articles was 519.72 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
519.72
Change on year
up 15.0%
World rank
97th
of 198 countries
All-time high
519.72
in 2023
All-time low
36.72
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Burkina Faso, 1996–2023

01002003004005001996200920231996: 36.71997: 52.21998: 84.81999: 61.62000: 48.52001: 63.92002: 71.82003: 76.32004: 71.62005: 71.52006: 99.22007: 101.72008: 116.32009: 129.12010: 122.22011: 146.52012: 184.62013: 158.82014: 169.12015: 189.72016: 200.72017: 201.82018: 247.12019: 292.12020: 314.32021: 3572022: 451.82023: 519.7

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

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 94 Syria 645.85 compare
  2. 95 Puerto Rico 604.62 compare
  3. 96 Zimbabwe 519.85 compare
  4. 98 Brunei 501.5 compare
  5. 99 North Macedonia 498.97 compare
  6. 100 Malta 497.77 compare

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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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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.