Scientific and technical journal articles in Iraq
Iraq: Scientific and technical journal articles was 16,724 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Iraq, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Iraq stood at 16,724. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.7% on the previous year and up 2,036.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Iraq peaked at 16,724 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 60.65, in 1999.
Iraq ranks 29th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 72.92 | — |
| 1997 | 79.67 | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 67.98 | -14.7% |
| 1999 | 60.65 | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 91.98 | +51.7% |
| 2001 | 89.11 | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 103.31 | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 118.94 | +15.1% |
| 2004 | 91.99 | -22.7% |
| 2005 | 136.26 | +48.1% |
| 2006 | 245.98 | +80.5% |
| 2007 | 239.88 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 305.06 | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 361.71 | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 527.88 | +45.9% |
| 2011 | 577.89 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 817.69 | +41.5% |
| 2013 | 782.9 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 766.61 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 804.81 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 1,152 | +43.1% |
| 2017 | 1,896 | +64.7% |
| 2018 | 3,119 | +64.5% |
| 2019 | 5,509 | +76.6% |
| 2020 | 6,834 | +24.1% |
| 2021 | 8,690 | +27.1% |
| 2022 | 12,326 | +41.9% |
| 2023 | 16,724 | +35.7% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 16,724 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 495.34, 33.8× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 16,724 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 6.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70.31 | 60.65 | 79.67 | 4 |
| 2000s | 178.42 | 89.11 | 361.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,595 | 527.88 | 5,509 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,144 | 6,834 | 16,724 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Iraq?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Iraq was 16,724 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 16,724 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.65 in 1999.
- How does Iraq rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Iraq ranks 29th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,036.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.