Scientific and technical journal articles in Niger
Niger: Scientific and technical journal articles was 90.18 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Niger, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
Niger recorded 90.18 for scientific and technical journal articles in 2023.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 189.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Niger peaked at 94.17 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19.32, in 1996.
Niger ranks 144th 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 19.32 | — |
| 1997 | 37.3 | +93.1% |
| 1998 | 35.46 | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 27.63 | -22.1% |
| 2000 | 24.98 | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 25.78 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 20.16 | -21.8% |
| 2003 | 23.75 | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 22.46 | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 21.18 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 29.42 | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 29.41 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 26.98 | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 54.08 | +100.4% |
| 2010 | 66.42 | +22.8% |
| 2011 | 31.39 | -52.7% |
| 2012 | 30.76 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 31.11 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 48.7 | +56.5% |
| 2015 | 52.42 | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 50.14 | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 56.23 | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 64.47 | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 86.31 | +33.9% |
| 2020 | 87.38 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 65.74 | -24.8% |
| 2022 | 94.17 | +43.2% |
| 2023 | 90.18 | -4.2% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 90.18 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 59% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Niger's 90.18 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 63% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Scientific and technical journal articles in Niger changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +100.4% | 26.98 | 54.08 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.93 | 19.32 | 37.3 | 4 |
| 2000s | 27.82 | 20.16 | 54.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.8 | 30.76 | 86.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 84.37 | 65.74 | 94.17 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Niger?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Niger was 90.18 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 94.17 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.32 in 1996.
- How does Niger rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Niger ranks 144th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.