Scientific and technical journal articles in Jamaica
Jamaica: Scientific and technical journal articles was 161.41 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Scientific and technical journal articles in Jamaica, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Jamaica is 161.41, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Jamaica peaked at 219.54 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 95.74, in 1998.
That places Jamaica 130th out of 196 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110.41 | 95.74 | 125.32 | 4 |
| 2000s | 159.63 | 107.05 | 219.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 179.94 | 143.89 | 207.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.21 | 144.46 | 185.06 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 127 Cambodia 200.77 compare
- 128 Bolivia 196.72 compare
- 129 Afghanistan 168.85 compare
- 131 Tajikistan 158.35 compare
- 132 Madagascar 153.44 compare
- 133 Somalia 151.88 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Jamaica?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Jamaica was 161.41 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 219.54 in 2008.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 95.74 in 1998.
- How does Jamaica rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Jamaica ranks 130th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.