Scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia
Namibia: Scientific and technical journal articles was 231.33 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia stood at 231.33.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 181.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia peaked at 233.51 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18.5, in 1996.
Namibia ranks 123rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.13 | 18.5 | 46 | 4 |
| 2000s | 37.18 | 20.76 | 53.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 93.8 | 37.81 | 154.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 221.81 | 208.52 | 233.51 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 120 Trinidad and Tobago 245.56 compare
- 121 Democratic Republic of Congo 243.06 compare
- 122 Myanmar 233.94 compare
- 124 Fiji 217.87 compare
- 125 Mauritius 205.31 compare
- 126 Mozambique 204.82 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia was 231.33 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 233.51 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.5 in 1996.
- How does Namibia rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Namibia ranks 123rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.