Scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia
Zambia: Scientific and technical journal articles was 367.3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia stood at 367.3. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 209.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia peaked at 367.3 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 33.6, in 2000.
Zambia ranks 113th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 50.89 | — |
| 1997 | 67.53 | +32.7% |
| 1998 | 56.66 | -16.1% |
| 1999 | 60.22 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 33.6 | -44.2% |
| 2001 | 52.96 | +57.6% |
| 2002 | 59.17 | +11.7% |
| 2003 | 47.39 | -19.9% |
| 2004 | 42.84 | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 61.04 | +42.5% |
| 2006 | 68.62 | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 67.27 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 91.74 | +36.4% |
| 2009 | 76.25 | -16.9% |
| 2010 | 87.9 | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 98.98 | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 103.15 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 118.74 | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 128.8 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 153.52 | +19.2% |
| 2016 | 174.12 | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 203.98 | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 215.11 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 206.64 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 268.45 | +29.9% |
| 2021 | 327.01 | +21.8% |
| 2022 | 362.23 | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 367.3 | +1.4% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 367.3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 367.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 2.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.83 | 50.89 | 67.53 | 4 |
| 2000s | 60.09 | 33.6 | 91.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 149.09 | 87.9 | 215.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 331.25 | 268.45 | 367.3 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia was 367.3 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 367.3 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.6 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Zambia ranks 113th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.