Scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia
Latvia: Scientific and technical journal articles was 1,736 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Latvia, 1996–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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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.