Scientific and technical journal articles in Libya
Libya: Scientific and technical journal articles was 443.08 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Libya, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Libya is 443.08, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 126.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Libya peaked at 458.51 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 36.86, in 1996.
That places Libya 106th 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 36.86 | — |
| 1997 | 41.98 | +13.9% |
| 1998 | 54.13 | +28.9% |
| 1999 | 39.42 | -27.2% |
| 2000 | 61.41 | +55.8% |
| 2001 | 45.89 | -25.3% |
| 2002 | 41.14 | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 52.05 | +26.5% |
| 2004 | 66.62 | +28.0% |
| 2005 | 78.63 | +18.0% |
| 2006 | 92.37 | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 118.16 | +27.9% |
| 2008 | 133.41 | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 233.42 | +75.0% |
| 2010 | 292.68 | +25.4% |
| 2011 | 123.2 | -57.9% |
| 2012 | 146.09 | +18.6% |
| 2013 | 196.02 | +34.2% |
| 2014 | 190.48 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 171.2 | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 136.57 | -20.2% |
| 2017 | 165.79 | +21.4% |
| 2018 | 155.89 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 186.28 | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 251.83 | +35.2% |
| 2021 | 458.51 | +82.1% |
| 2022 | 407.68 | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 443.08 | +8.7% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 443.08 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 495.34, 89% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Libya's 443.08 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.1 | 36.86 | 54.13 | 4 |
| 2000s | 92.31 | 41.14 | 233.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 176.42 | 123.2 | 292.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 390.27 | 251.83 | 458.51 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Libya?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Libya was 443.08 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 458.51 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.86 in 1996.
- How does Libya rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Libya ranks 106th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.