Scientific and technical journal articles in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Scientific and technical journal articles was 243.06 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Democratic Republic of Congo is 243.06, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 280.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 243.06 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9.05, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 123rd 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14.55 | — |
| 1997 | 19.8 | +36.1% |
| 1998 | 18.03 | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 16.27 | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 15.01 | -7.7% |
| 2001 | 9.05 | -39.7% |
| 2002 | 11.52 | +27.3% |
| 2003 | 15.24 | +32.3% |
| 2004 | 13.8 | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 22.85 | +65.6% |
| 2006 | 24.58 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 30.47 | +24.0% |
| 2008 | 39.47 | +29.5% |
| 2009 | 42.82 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 52.17 | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 45.42 | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 65.64 | +44.5% |
| 2013 | 63.9 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 84.95 | +32.9% |
| 2015 | 96.5 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 94.82 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 121.62 | +28.3% |
| 2018 | 139.4 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 138.89 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 177.56 | +27.8% |
| 2021 | 205.52 | +15.7% |
| 2022 | 238.79 | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 243.06 | +1.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 243.06 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 1.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 243.06 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.16 | 14.55 | 19.8 | 4 |
| 2000s | 22.48 | 9.05 | 42.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 90.33 | 45.42 | 139.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 216.23 | 177.56 | 243.06 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Democratic Republic of Congo was 243.06 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 243.06 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.05 in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 123rd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.