Scientific and technical journal articles in Gabon
Gabon: Scientific and technical journal articles was 90.57 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Scientific and technical journal articles in Gabon, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Gabon is 90.57, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 9.6% on the previous year and up 73.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Gabon peaked at 100.2 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21.65, in 1996.
That places Gabon 143rd out of 198 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 21.65 | — |
| 1997 | 29.5 | +36.3% |
| 1998 | 33.26 | +12.7% |
| 1999 | 36.5 | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 23.61 | -35.3% |
| 2001 | 28.73 | +21.7% |
| 2002 | 27.88 | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 26.9 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 31.37 | +16.6% |
| 2005 | 47.91 | +52.7% |
| 2006 | 38.56 | -19.5% |
| 2007 | 31.79 | -17.6% |
| 2008 | 41.52 | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 50.37 | +21.3% |
| 2010 | 42.57 | -15.5% |
| 2011 | 57.08 | +34.1% |
| 2012 | 48.96 | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 52.33 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 56.93 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 58.16 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 59.58 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 56.86 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 61.46 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 77.54 | +26.2% |
| 2020 | 68.1 | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 94.55 | +38.8% |
| 2022 | 100.2 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 90.57 | -9.6% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 90.57 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 495.34, 18% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 90.57 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 63% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.23 | 21.65 | 36.5 | 4 |
| 2000s | 34.86 | 23.61 | 50.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.15 | 42.57 | 77.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 88.35 | 68.1 | 100.2 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Gabon?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Gabon was 90.57 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 100.2 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.65 in 1996.
- How does Gabon rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Gabon ranks 143rd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon 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.