Scientific and technical journal articles in Ghana
Ghana: Scientific and technical journal articles was 3,270 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Ghana, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Ghana is 3,270, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 476.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Ghana peaked at 3,270 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 117.26, in 2001.
That places Ghana 67th 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 124.99 | — |
| 1997 | 135.69 | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 130.02 | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 129.11 | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 139.15 | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 117.26 | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 148.88 | +27.0% |
| 2003 | 148.08 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 172.65 | +16.6% |
| 2005 | 184.64 | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 182.81 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 232.72 | +27.3% |
| 2008 | 249.61 | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 305.48 | +22.4% |
| 2010 | 349.37 | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 402.97 | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 500.03 | +24.1% |
| 2013 | 567.46 | +13.5% |
| 2014 | 603.04 | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 763.54 | +26.6% |
| 2016 | 989.06 | +29.5% |
| 2017 | 1,096 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 1,324 | +20.8% |
| 2019 | 1,653 | +24.9% |
| 2020 | 2,090 | +26.4% |
| 2021 | 2,562 | +22.6% |
| 2022 | 2,973 | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 3,270 | +10.0% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 3,270 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 14.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 3,270 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 22.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 129.95 | 124.99 | 135.69 | 4 |
| 2000s | 188.13 | 117.26 | 305.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 824.83 | 349.37 | 1,653 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,724 | 2,090 | 3,270 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Ghana?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Ghana was 3,270 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,270 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 117.26 in 2001.
- How does Ghana rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Ghana ranks 67th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 476.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.