Scientific and technical journal articles in India
India: Scientific and technical journal articles was 228,174 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in India, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
India recorded 228,174 for scientific and technical journal articles in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 184.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in India peaked at 228,174 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18,905, in 1996.
India ranks 3rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19,702 | 18,905 | 20,838 | 4 |
| 2000s | 33,062 | 21,409 | 51,851 | 10 |
| 2010s | 93,763 | 58,296 | 128,580 | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,867 | 145,711 | 228,174 | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 China 932,712 compare
- 2 United States 430,843 compare
- 4 Germany 108,782 compare
- 5 United Kingdom 97,536 compare
- 6 Japan 96,543 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in India?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in India was 228,174 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 228,174 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,905 in 1996.
- How does India rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- India ranks 3rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.