Scientific and technical journal articles in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan: Scientific and technical journal articles was 200,353 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan stood at 200,353. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 142.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan peaked at 200,353 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16,757, in 1996.
That places Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 21st out of 45 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.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 16,757 | — |
| 1997 | 17,786 | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 18,309 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 18,569 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 20,644 | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 21,930 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 23,645 | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 26,377 | +11.6% |
| 2004 | 29,169 | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 32,747 | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 38,251 | +16.8% |
| 2007 | 43,035 | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 50,020 | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 57,454 | +14.9% |
| 2010 | 64,444 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | 74,044 | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 78,439 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 82,577 | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 88,910 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 94,147 | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 105,693 | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 116,964 | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 125,002 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 144,579 | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 161,224 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 179,840 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 193,838 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 200,353 | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,855 | 16,757 | 18,569 | 4 |
| 2000s | 34,327 | 20,644 | 57,454 | 10 |
| 2010s | 97,480 | 64,444 | 144,579 | 10 |
| 2020s | 183,814 | 161,224 | 200,353 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- 18 Netherlands 32,207 compare
- 19 Poland 31,218 compare
- 20 Saudi Arabia 24,595 compare
- 21 Malaysia 23,691 compare
- 22 Egypt 22,854 compare
- 23 Switzerland 22,804 compare
- 24 Sweden 21,244 compare
More science & technology data for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0003 units per person (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per square kilometre 0.0159 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Digital connectivity composite index -0.2379 standard deviations from the yearly mean (2025)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate 3.36 % change on previous year (2023)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 18,210 (2020)
- Patent applications, residents 17,557 (2020)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan was 200,353 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 200,353 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,757 in 1996.
- How does Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan ranks 21st out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan 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.