Scientific and technical journal articles in Portugal
Portugal: Scientific and technical journal articles was 18,225 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Portugal, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Portugal stood at 18,225.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Portugal peaked at 18,388 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,211, in 1996.
That places Portugal 27th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2,211 | — |
| 1997 | 2,619 | +18.5% |
| 1998 | 2,840 | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 3,129 | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 3,329 | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 3,822 | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 4,061 | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 4,648 | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 5,204 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 5,939 | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 7,193 | +21.1% |
| 2007 | 7,602 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 8,625 | +13.5% |
| 2009 | 9,383 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 10,421 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 11,711 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 12,734 | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 13,594 | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 14,103 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 14,401 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 14,038 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 14,109 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 14,381 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 15,862 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 16,429 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 18,388 | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 18,213 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 18,225 | +0.1% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 18,225 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 3.4× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 18,225 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,811, 3.8× the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,700 | 2,211 | 3,129 | 4 |
| 2000s | 5,981 | 3,329 | 9,383 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,535 | 10,421 | 15,862 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,814 | 16,429 | 18,388 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Portugal?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Portugal was 18,225 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 18,388 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,211 in 1996.
- How does Portugal rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Portugal ranks 27th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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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.