Scientific and technical journal articles in Nepal
Nepal: Scientific and technical journal articles was 1,591 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Nepal, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
Nepal recorded 1,591 for scientific and technical journal articles in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 288.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Nepal peaked at 1,647 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 55.62, in 1996.
That places Nepal 77th 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 55.62 | — |
| 1997 | 65.65 | +18.0% |
| 1998 | 85.87 | +30.8% |
| 1999 | 85.08 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 100.36 | +18.0% |
| 2001 | 114.36 | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 122.98 | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 233.5 | +89.9% |
| 2004 | 222.44 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 294.21 | +32.3% |
| 2006 | 359.82 | +22.3% |
| 2007 | 382.76 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 342.11 | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 375.26 | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 365.43 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 368.4 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 378.23 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 409.68 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 456.02 | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 496.56 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 573.85 | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 648.89 | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 743.49 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 916.97 | +23.3% |
| 2020 | 1,345 | +46.6% |
| 2021 | 1,627 | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 1,647 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 1,591 | -3.4% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 1,591 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 6.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 1,591 is below the median for South Asia, which is 1,956, 81% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 73.06 | 55.62 | 85.87 | 4 |
| 2000s | 254.78 | 100.36 | 382.76 | 10 |
| 2010s | 535.75 | 365.43 | 916.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,552 | 1,345 | 1,647 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Nepal?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Nepal was 1,591 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1,647 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.62 in 1996.
- How does Nepal rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Nepal ranks 77th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 288.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.