Scientific and technical journal articles in Small states

Small states: Scientific and technical journal articles was 6,759 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
6,759
Change on year
down 1.1%
Rank
44th
of 48 groups
All-time high
6,835
in 2022
All-time low
1,006
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Small states, 1996–2023

2.0k4.0k6.0k1996200920231996: 1.0k1997: 1.1k1998: 1.2k1999: 1.2k2000: 1.2k2001: 1.3k2002: 1.5k2003: 1.5k2004: 1.7k2005: 2.0k2006: 2.3k2007: 2.6k2008: 2.8k2009: 3.1k2010: 3.6k2011: 3.6k2012: 4.0k2013: 4.2k2014: 4.5k2015: 4.4k2016: 5.0k2017: 5.3k2018: 5.3k2019: 5.6k2020: 6.0k2021: 6.5k2022: 6.8k2023: 6.8k

Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).

Analysis

In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Small states stood at 6,759.

The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 61.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Small states peaked at 6,835 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,006, in 1996.

That places Small states 44th out of 48 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,113 1,006 1,211 4
2000s 2,007 1,224 3,105 10
2010s 4,552 3,610 5,577 10
2020s 6,537 6,048 6,835 4

Countries ranked near Small states

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  5. 45 Colombia 9,184 compare
  6. 47 Argentina 8,589 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles in Small states?
Scientific and technical journal articles in Small states was 6,759 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Small states?
The highest recorded value was 6,835 in 2022.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Small states?
The lowest recorded value was 1,006 in 1996.
How does Small states rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
Small states ranks 44th out of 48 groups with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Small states?
Over the last ten years it is up 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Small states 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

Indicator
Scientific and technical journal articles
Source
Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
244 places, 6,832 data points, 1996–2023
Last refreshed

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.