Scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia

Latvia: Scientific and technical journal articles was 1,736 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,736
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
75th
of 198 countries
All-time high
1,786
in 2021
All-time low
292.69
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia, 1996–2023

5001.0k1.5k2.0k1996200920231996: 339.71997: 411.91998: 328.11999: 332.12000: 292.72001: 355.22002: 372.22003: 294.82004: 306.22005: 460.52006: 404.42007: 481.12008: 642.72009: 7072010: 801.42011: 1.3k2012: 1.1k2013: 1.2k2014: 1.1k2015: 1.4k2016: 1.3k2017: 1.5k2018: 1.4k2019: 1.6k2020: 1.5k2021: 1.8k2022: 1.7k2023: 1.7k

Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia is 1,736, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia peaked at 1,786 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 292.69, in 2000.

That places Latvia 75th out of 198 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.

Scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia, year by year

Annual values for Scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 339.74
1997 411.93 +21.2%
1998 328.14 -20.3%
1999 332.08 +1.2%
2000 292.69 -11.9%
2001 355.23 +21.4%
2002 372.25 +4.8%
2003 294.77 -20.8%
2004 306.25 +3.9%
2005 460.53 +50.4%
2006 404.35 -12.2%
2007 481.13 +19.0%
2008 642.74 +33.6%
2009 706.98 +10.0%
2010 801.35 +13.3%
2011 1,264 +57.7%
2012 1,133 -10.4%
2013 1,178 +4.0%
2014 1,147 -2.6%
2015 1,384 +20.7%
2016 1,328 -4.0%
2017 1,541 +16.0%
2018 1,449 -6.0%
2019 1,561 +7.8%
2020 1,506 -3.6%
2021 1,786 +18.6%
2022 1,656 -7.3%
2023 1,736 +4.9%

Latvia compared with similar countries

  • Latvia's 1,736 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 32% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
  • Latvia's 1,736 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,811, 36% of the median. (54 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 352.97 328.14 411.93 4
2000s 431.69 292.69 706.98 10
2010s 1,279 801.35 1,561 10
2020s 1,671 1,506 1,786 4

Countries ranked near Latvia

  1. 72 Kenya 2,079 compare
  2. 73 Cyprus 1,764 compare
  3. 74 Estonia 1,754 compare
  4. 76 Oman 1,640 compare
  5. 77 Nepal 1,591 compare
  6. 78 Cameroon 1,547 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia?
Scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia was 1,736 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 1,786 in 2021.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 292.69 in 2000.
How does Latvia rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
Latvia ranks 75th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia 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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Indicator
Scientific and technical journal articles
Source
Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
245 places, 6,860 data points, 1996–2023
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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.