Scientific and technical journal articles in Spain
Spain: Scientific and technical journal articles was 60,304 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Scientific and technical journal articles in Spain, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Spain is 60,304, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Spain peaked at 63,622 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 21,122, in 1996.
Spain ranks 12th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Scientific and technical journal articles in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 21,122 | — |
| 1997 | 22,767 | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 22,925 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 24,000 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 25,001 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 26,457 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 27,972 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 29,227 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 31,742 | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 35,806 | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 39,136 | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 41,935 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 43,683 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 46,669 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 48,292 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 51,183 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 53,300 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 53,215 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 54,349 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 53,300 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 53,890 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 53,940 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 54,676 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 57,222 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 60,135 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 63,622 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 61,270 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 60,304 | -1.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 60,304 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 11.1× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Spain's 60,304 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,811, 12.5× the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22,703 | 21,122 | 24,000 | 4 |
| 2000s | 34,763 | 25,001 | 46,669 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,337 | 48,292 | 57,222 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61,333 | 60,135 | 63,622 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Spain?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Spain was 60,304 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 63,622 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,122 in 1996.
- How does Spain rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Spain ranks 12th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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.