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 125th of 198 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.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 18.5 | — |
| 1997 | 30.79 | +66.4% |
| 1998 | 46 | +49.4% |
| 1999 | 29.23 | -36.5% |
| 2000 | 20.76 | -29.0% |
| 2001 | 45.23 | +117.9% |
| 2002 | 35.69 | -21.1% |
| 2003 | 46.11 | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 32.65 | -29.2% |
| 2005 | 53.48 | +63.8% |
| 2006 | 33.53 | -37.3% |
| 2007 | 39.6 | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 32.4 | -18.2% |
| 2009 | 32.39 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 37.81 | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 48.63 | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 63.72 | +31.0% |
| 2013 | 82.32 | +29.2% |
| 2014 | 88.43 | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 98.3 | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 98.91 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 112.41 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 154.33 | +37.3% |
| 2019 | 153.09 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 208.52 | +36.2% |
| 2021 | 233.51 | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 213.89 | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 231.33 | +8.2% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 231.33 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 231.33 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
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
- 122 Trinidad and Tobago 245.56 compare
- 123 Democratic Republic of Congo 243.06 compare
- 124 Myanmar 233.94 compare
- 126 Fiji 217.87 compare
- 127 Mauritius 205.31 compare
- 128 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 125th out of 198 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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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.