Scientific and technical journal articles in Mauritania
Mauritania: Scientific and technical journal articles was 46.84 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Mauritania, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 46.84 for scientific and technical journal articles in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 80.5% on the previous year and up 219.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Mauritania peaked at 46.84 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4.44, in 2008.
Mauritania ranks 157th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4.98 | — |
| 1997 | 6.79 | +36.3% |
| 1998 | 4.95 | -27.1% |
| 1999 | 6.81 | +37.6% |
| 2000 | 6.33 | -7.0% |
| 2001 | 7.27 | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 6.9 | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 4.95 | -28.3% |
| 2004 | 6.39 | +29.1% |
| 2005 | 10.84 | +69.6% |
| 2006 | 7.28 | -32.8% |
| 2007 | 9.21 | +26.5% |
| 2008 | 4.44 | -51.8% |
| 2009 | 7.3 | +64.4% |
| 2010 | 5.23 | -28.4% |
| 2011 | 13.44 | +157.0% |
| 2012 | 12.99 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 14.67 | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 11.23 | -23.4% |
| 2015 | 13.97 | +24.4% |
| 2016 | 14.8 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 11.4 | -23.0% |
| 2018 | 16.84 | +47.7% |
| 2019 | 21.59 | +28.2% |
| 2020 | 24.92 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 36.92 | +48.2% |
| 2022 | 25.95 | -29.7% |
| 2023 | 46.84 | +80.5% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 46.84 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 20% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 46.84 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 33% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.88 | 4.95 | 6.81 | 4 |
| 2000s | 7.09 | 4.44 | 10.84 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.62 | 5.23 | 21.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.66 | 24.92 | 46.84 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Mauritania?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Mauritania was 46.84 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 46.84 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.44 in 2008.
- How does Mauritania rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Mauritania ranks 157th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 219.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.