Scientific and technical journal articles in Uganda
Uganda: Scientific and technical journal articles was 1,424 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Uganda, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
Uganda recorded 1,424 for scientific and technical journal articles in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 205.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Uganda peaked at 1,424 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 74.57, in 1997.
That places Uganda 82nd out of 198 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 83.4 | — |
| 1997 | 74.57 | -10.6% |
| 1998 | 99.55 | +33.5% |
| 1999 | 117.57 | +18.1% |
| 2000 | 130.85 | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 135.69 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 130.57 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 137.45 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 210.61 | +53.2% |
| 2005 | 218.89 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 207.61 | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 279.8 | +34.8% |
| 2008 | 252.26 | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 305.02 | +20.9% |
| 2010 | 404.55 | +32.6% |
| 2011 | 415.1 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 447.17 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 466.3 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 505.03 | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 600.26 | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 592.23 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 635.99 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 661.62 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 791.88 | +19.7% |
| 2020 | 926.63 | +17.0% |
| 2021 | 1,211 | +30.7% |
| 2022 | 1,250 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 1,424 | +13.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 1,424 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 9.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 1,424 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 9.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 93.77 | 74.57 | 117.57 | 4 |
| 2000s | 200.88 | 130.57 | 305.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 552.01 | 404.55 | 791.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,203 | 926.63 | 1,424 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Uganda?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Uganda was 1,424 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 1,424 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.57 in 1997.
- How does Uganda rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Uganda ranks 82nd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.