Scientific and technical journal articles in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Scientific and technical journal articles was 168.85 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Afghanistan, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 168.85 for scientific and technical journal articles in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 518.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Afghanistan peaked at 168.85 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1997.
Afghanistan ranks 130th of 197 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8825 | 0 | 2.73 | 4 |
| 2000s | 10.05 | 1 | 26.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.25 | 21.19 | 138.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 158.59 | 140.25 | 168.85 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Afghanistan?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Afghanistan was 168.85 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 168.85 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1997.
- How does Afghanistan rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Afghanistan ranks 130th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 518.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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.