Scientific and technical journal articles in China
China: Scientific and technical journal articles was 932,712 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in China, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in China is 932,712, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 165.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in China peaked at 932,712 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 33,621, in 1996.
China ranks 1st of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Scientific and technical journal articles in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 33,621 | — |
| 1997 | 37,425 | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 43,775 | +17.0% |
| 1999 | 45,192 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 53,285 | +17.9% |
| 2001 | 70,676 | +32.6% |
| 2002 | 74,940 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 87,586 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 120,909 | +38.0% |
| 2005 | 165,262 | +36.7% |
| 2006 | 192,021 | +16.2% |
| 2007 | 212,955 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 246,970 | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 284,471 | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 307,848 | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 320,967 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 326,401 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 351,526 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 379,466 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 401,136 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 430,350 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 464,154 | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 513,575 | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 608,625 | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 671,731 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 756,203 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 885,962 | +17.2% |
| 2023 | 932,712 | +5.3% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 932,712 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 495.34, 1883.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- China's 932,712 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 225.91, 4128.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40,003 | 33,621 | 45,192 | 4 |
| 2000s | 150,907 | 53,285 | 284,471 | 10 |
| 2010s | 410,405 | 307,848 | 608,625 | 10 |
| 2020s | 811,652 | 671,731 | 932,712 | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in China?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in China was 932,712 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 932,712 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 33,621 in 1996.
- How does China rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- China ranks 1st out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.