Scientific and technical journal articles in Nigeria
Nigeria: Scientific and technical journal articles was 9,799 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Nigeria, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Nigeria stood at 9,799. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 223.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Nigeria peaked at 9,799 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 884.83, in 1998.
That places Nigeria 43rd out of 198 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 908.53 | — |
| 1997 | 924.25 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 884.83 | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 962.82 | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 1,036 | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 1,059 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 1,220 | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 1,313 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 1,471 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 1,780 | +21.0% |
| 2006 | 1,926 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 2,102 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 2,219 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 2,830 | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 3,101 | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 3,316 | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 2,992 | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 3,034 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 3,387 | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 3,404 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 3,764 | +10.6% |
| 2017 | 4,385 | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 5,097 | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 6,509 | +27.7% |
| 2020 | 8,324 | +27.9% |
| 2021 | 9,264 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 9,649 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 9,799 | +1.6% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 9,799 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 42.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 9,799 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 68.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 920.11 | 884.83 | 962.82 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,696 | 1,036 | 2,830 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,899 | 2,992 | 6,509 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,259 | 8,324 | 9,799 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Nigeria?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Nigeria was 9,799 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 9,799 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 884.83 in 1998.
- How does Nigeria rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Nigeria ranks 43rd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.