Scientific and technical journal articles in Latin America & Caribbean
Latin America & Caribbean: Scientific and technical journal articles was 118,409 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Latin America & Caribbean, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Latin America & Caribbean stood at 118,409.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 45.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Latin America & Caribbean peaked at 131,962 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19,352, in 1996.
That places Latin America & Caribbean 26th out of 48 groups 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 | 22,781 | 19,352 | 25,578 | 4 |
| 2000s | 43,598 | 27,559 | 64,788 | 10 |
| 2010s | 89,440 | 69,047 | 115,485 | 10 |
| 2020s | 124,773 | 118,409 | 131,962 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latin America & Caribbean
More science & technology data for Latin America & Caribbean
- Patent applications, nonresidents 42,462 (2020)
- Patent applications, residents 8,385 (2020)
- Research and development expenditure 0.7% (2023)
- Researchers in R&D 582.69 per million people (2014)
- Technicians in R&D 555.4 per million people (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Latin America & Caribbean was 118,409 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The highest recorded value was 131,962 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Latin America & Caribbean?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,352 in 1996.
- How does Latin America & Caribbean rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 26th out of 48 groups with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Latin America & Caribbean?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latin America & Caribbean 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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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.