Scientific and technical journal articles in Pakistan
Pakistan: Scientific and technical journal articles was 20,519 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Pakistan, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Pakistan is 20,519, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 198.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Pakistan peaked at 20,955 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 727.91, in 1996.
That places Pakistan 25th 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 727.91 | — |
| 1997 | 801.83 | +10.2% |
| 1998 | 954.57 | +19.0% |
| 1999 | 989.48 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 1,037 | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 1,233 | +19.0% |
| 2002 | 1,352 | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 1,458 | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 1,716 | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 2,341 | +36.4% |
| 2006 | 2,748 | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 3,291 | +19.8% |
| 2008 | 4,017 | +22.1% |
| 2009 | 4,732 | +17.8% |
| 2010 | 5,381 | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 5,894 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 6,199 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 6,870 | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 7,095 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 7,669 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 9,007 | +17.4% |
| 2017 | 11,064 | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 11,922 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 14,994 | +25.8% |
| 2020 | 16,903 | +12.7% |
| 2021 | 19,703 | +16.6% |
| 2022 | 20,955 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 20,519 | -2.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 20,519 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 88.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 20,519 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 8.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 868.45 | 727.91 | 989.48 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,393 | 1,037 | 4,732 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,610 | 5,381 | 14,994 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,520 | 16,903 | 20,955 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Pakistan?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Pakistan was 20,519 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 20,955 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 727.91 in 1996.
- How does Pakistan rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Pakistan ranks 25th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.