Scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Scientific and technical journal articles was 24,595 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia is 24,595, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 253.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia peaked at 24,595 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,555, in 1999.
That places Saudi Arabia 20th out of 198 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1,660 | — |
| 1997 | 1,697 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 1,709 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 1,555 | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 1,596 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 1,584 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 1,665 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 1,770 | +6.3% |
| 2004 | 1,770 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,789 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1,904 | +6.4% |
| 2007 | 2,034 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 2,229 | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 2,847 | +27.7% |
| 2010 | 3,572 | +25.4% |
| 2011 | 4,717 | +32.1% |
| 2012 | 5,665 | +20.1% |
| 2013 | 6,950 | +22.7% |
| 2014 | 7,893 | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 8,600 | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 9,057 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 9,764 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 10,330 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 12,290 | +19.0% |
| 2020 | 16,099 | +31.0% |
| 2021 | 19,811 | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 22,901 | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 24,595 | +7.4% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 24,595 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 4.5× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 24,595 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 10.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,655 | 1,555 | 1,709 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,919 | 1,584 | 2,847 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,884 | 3,572 | 12,290 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,852 | 16,099 | 24,595 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia was 24,595 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 24,595 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,555 in 1999.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 20th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 253.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.