Scientific and technical journal articles in Laos
Laos: Scientific and technical journal articles was 72.2 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Laos, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Laos stood at 72.2.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Laos peaked at 90.22 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.06, in 1997.
That places Laos 145th out of 196 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.7 | 4.06 | 8.15 | 4 |
| 2000s | 24.88 | 7.01 | 41.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.98 | 43.08 | 90.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 80.52 | 72.2 | 83.73 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 142 Niger 90.18 compare
- 143 Sierra Leone 86.32 compare
- 144 Gambia 79.8 compare
- 146 Papua New Guinea 69.76 compare
- 147 El Salvador 64.56 compare
- 148 Lesotho 60.18 compare
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- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 64.76 per 100 people (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 58 (2018)
- Share of the population using the Internet 65.6% (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 1 (2018)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Laos?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Laos was 72.2 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 90.22 in 2019.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.06 in 1997.
- How does Laos rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Laos ranks 145th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.