Scientific and technical journal articles in Rwanda
Rwanda: Scientific and technical journal articles was 433.51 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Rwanda, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Rwanda stood at 433.51. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 20.2% on the previous year and up 629.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Rwanda peaked at 433.51 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.4, in 1999.
Rwanda ranks 108th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7.88 | — |
| 1997 | 8.4 | +6.6% |
| 1998 | 9.42 | +12.1% |
| 1999 | 2.4 | -74.5% |
| 2000 | 3.19 | +32.9% |
| 2001 | 4.14 | +29.8% |
| 2002 | 3.6 | -13.0% |
| 2003 | 7.16 | +98.9% |
| 2004 | 9.13 | +27.5% |
| 2005 | 6.78 | -25.7% |
| 2006 | 19.01 | +180.4% |
| 2007 | 20.51 | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 28.88 | +40.8% |
| 2009 | 33.04 | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 43.62 | +32.0% |
| 2011 | 46.82 | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 53.75 | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 59.46 | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 88.25 | +48.4% |
| 2015 | 91.24 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 119.84 | +31.3% |
| 2017 | 117.86 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 156.66 | +32.9% |
| 2019 | 189.25 | +20.8% |
| 2020 | 277.92 | +46.9% |
| 2021 | 332.31 | +19.6% |
| 2022 | 360.56 | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 433.51 | +20.2% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 433.51 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 2.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 433.51 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 3.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Scientific and technical journal articles in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +180.4% | 6.78 | 19.01 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.03 | 2.4 | 9.42 | 4 |
| 2000s | 13.54 | 3.19 | 33.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.67 | 43.62 | 189.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 351.07 | 277.92 | 433.51 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Rwanda?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Rwanda was 433.51 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 433.51 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4 in 1999.
- How does Rwanda rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Rwanda ranks 108th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 629.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.