Scientific and technical journal articles in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Scientific and technical journal articles was 48,022 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 48,022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 156.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 48,126 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6,988, in 1996.
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 33rd of 47 groups 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 Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6,988 | — |
| 1997 | 7,170 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 7,222 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 7,420 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 7,275 | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 7,615 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 8,236 | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 8,366 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 9,261 | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 10,134 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 11,163 | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 11,898 | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 12,474 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 14,264 | +14.4% |
| 2010 | 15,463 | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 16,835 | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 17,594 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 18,750 | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 20,477 | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 21,805 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 24,198 | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 26,870 | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 29,280 | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 34,314 | +17.2% |
| 2020 | 39,972 | +16.5% |
| 2021 | 44,647 | +11.7% |
| 2022 | 48,126 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 48,022 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,200 | 6,988 | 7,420 | 4 |
| 2000s | 10,069 | 7,275 | 14,264 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,559 | 15,463 | 34,314 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,192 | 39,972 | 48,126 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
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- Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate -0.2159 % change on previous year (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Sub-Saharan Africa was 48,022 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 48,126 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,988 in 1996.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 33rd out of 47 groups with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa 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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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.