Scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Scientific and technical journal articles was 86.32 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone stood at 86.32. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 492.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone peaked at 86.32 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.46, in 2002.
Sierra Leone ranks 145th 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10.91 | — |
| 1997 | 16.51 | +51.3% |
| 1998 | 12.89 | -21.9% |
| 1999 | 4.12 | -68.0% |
| 2000 | 4.51 | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 4.83 | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 2.46 | -49.1% |
| 2003 | 2.81 | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 5.08 | +80.8% |
| 2005 | 4.01 | -21.1% |
| 2006 | 5.46 | +36.2% |
| 2007 | 4.39 | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 7.71 | +75.6% |
| 2009 | 8.66 | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 11.78 | +36.0% |
| 2011 | 10.62 | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 14.4 | +35.6% |
| 2013 | 14.58 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 19.59 | +34.4% |
| 2015 | 32.75 | +67.2% |
| 2016 | 46.05 | +40.6% |
| 2017 | 41.67 | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 40.34 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 52.07 | +29.1% |
| 2020 | 63.52 | +22.0% |
| 2021 | 73.66 | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 78.05 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 86.32 | +10.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 86.32 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 56% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 86.32 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 60% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.11 | 4.12 | 16.51 | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.99 | 2.46 | 8.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.39 | 10.62 | 52.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.39 | 63.52 | 86.32 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone was 86.32 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 86.32 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.46 in 2002.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Sierra Leone ranks 145th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 492.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.