Scientific and technical journal articles in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Scientific and technical journal articles was 40.65 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Scientific and technical journal articles in Nicaragua, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Nicaragua stood at 40.65.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Nicaragua peaked at 52.82 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7.13, in 2002.
Nicaragua ranks 159th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15.86 | — |
| 1997 | 19.79 | +24.8% |
| 1998 | 13.59 | -31.3% |
| 1999 | 8.78 | -35.4% |
| 2000 | 14.14 | +61.0% |
| 2001 | 10.86 | -23.2% |
| 2002 | 7.13 | -34.3% |
| 2003 | 14.66 | +105.6% |
| 2004 | 17.2 | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 21.86 | +27.1% |
| 2006 | 32.81 | +50.1% |
| 2007 | 21.5 | -34.5% |
| 2008 | 27.39 | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 28.21 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 30.37 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 28.8 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 30.93 | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 27.57 | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 30.06 | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 26.67 | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 37.93 | +42.2% |
| 2017 | 52.82 | +39.3% |
| 2018 | 29.19 | -44.7% |
| 2019 | 35.16 | +20.5% |
| 2020 | 38.33 | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 42.73 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 43.07 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 40.65 | -5.6% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 40.65 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 40.65 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 28% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.5 | 8.78 | 19.79 | 4 |
| 2000s | 19.58 | 7.13 | 32.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.95 | 26.67 | 52.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.2 | 38.33 | 43.07 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Nicaragua?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Nicaragua was 40.65 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 52.82 in 2017.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.13 in 2002.
- How does Nicaragua rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Nicaragua ranks 159th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.