Scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Scientific and technical journal articles was 17,396 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Western and Central, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Western and Central is 17,396, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 234.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Western and Central peaked at 17,396 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,645, in 1996.
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 | 1,757 | 1,645 | 1,835 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,825 | 1,776 | 4,404 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,675 | 4,751 | 11,099 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,872 | 13,703 | 17,396 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Western and Central?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Africa Western and Central was 17,396 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 17,396 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,645 in 1996.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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.