Scientific and technical journal articles in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income): Scientific and technical journal articles was 87,222 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) stood at 87,222. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 87.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) peaked at 87,222 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 15,184, in 1996.
That places Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) 29th out of 45 groups 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 Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15,184 | — |
| 1997 | 15,995 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 16,599 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 16,610 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 16,882 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 20,367 | +20.6% |
| 2002 | 22,015 | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 24,619 | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 27,708 | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 30,155 | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 30,949 | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 33,558 | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 34,345 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 37,906 | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 39,910 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 42,143 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 44,385 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 46,598 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 46,835 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 48,842 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 52,490 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 52,346 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 54,017 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 65,296 | +20.9% |
| 2020 | 70,938 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 79,304 | +11.8% |
| 2022 | 81,861 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 87,222 | +6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,097 | 15,184 | 16,610 | 4 |
| 2000s | 27,850 | 16,882 | 37,906 | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,286 | 39,910 | 65,296 | 10 |
| 2020s | 79,831 | 70,938 | 87,222 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
More science & technology data for Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0004 units per person (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per square kilometre 0.0148 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Digital connectivity composite index 0.5412 standard deviations from the yearly mean (2025)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate 6.55 % change on previous year (2023)
- Research and development expenditure 0.9% (2023)
- Researchers in R&D 1,773 per million people (2023)
- Technicians in R&D 223.49 per million people (2017)
All data for Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) was 87,222 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 87,222 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,184 in 1996.
- How does Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) ranks 29th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe & Central Asia (excluding high income) 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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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.