Scientific and technical journal articles in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Scientific and technical journal articles was 660.82 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Costa Rica, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Costa Rica is 660.82, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and up 147.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Costa Rica peaked at 750.58 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 121.83, in 2000.
That places Costa Rica 92nd 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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 158.45 | — |
| 1997 | 166.95 | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 157.79 | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 127.05 | -19.5% |
| 2000 | 121.83 | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 169.1 | +38.8% |
| 2002 | 158.82 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 153.49 | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 216.46 | +41.0% |
| 2005 | 218.98 | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 223.94 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 229.25 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 241.93 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 250.78 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 266.9 | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 261.64 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 307.76 | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 267.38 | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 355.37 | +32.9% |
| 2015 | 352.19 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 421.06 | +19.6% |
| 2017 | 476.71 | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 524.03 | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 613.85 | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 711.16 | +15.9% |
| 2021 | 750.58 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 725.44 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 660.82 | -8.9% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 660.82 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 12% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 660.82 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 4.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 152.56 | 127.05 | 166.95 | 4 |
| 2000s | 198.46 | 121.83 | 250.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 384.69 | 261.64 | 613.85 | 10 |
| 2020s | 712 | 660.82 | 750.58 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Costa Rica?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Costa Rica was 660.82 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 750.58 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 121.83 in 2000.
- How does Costa Rica rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Costa Rica ranks 92nd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.