Scientific and technical journal articles in Japan
Japan: Scientific and technical journal articles was 96,543 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Scientific and technical journal articles in Japan, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Japan is 96,543, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Japan peaked at 112,743 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 88,807, in 1996.
Japan ranks 6th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 88,807 | — |
| 1997 | 91,890 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 92,246 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 94,195 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 96,607 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 96,103 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 98,708 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 101,128 | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 103,608 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 111,936 | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 112,743 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 108,598 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 106,637 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 107,477 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 107,213 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 109,048 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 107,470 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 106,968 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 103,354 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 100,597 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 101,167 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 101,854 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 101,999 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 100,156 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 100,403 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 106,310 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 102,423 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 96,543 | -5.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 96,543 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 17.8× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Japan's 96,543 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 225.91, 427.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91,785 | 88,807 | 94,195 | 4 |
| 2000s | 104,355 | 96,103 | 112,743 | 10 |
| 2010s | 103,983 | 100,156 | 109,048 | 10 |
| 2020s | 101,420 | 96,543 | 106,310 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Japan?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Japan was 96,543 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 112,743 in 2006.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 88,807 in 1996.
- How does Japan rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Japan ranks 6th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan 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.