Scientific and technical journal articles in Iran
Iran: Scientific and technical journal articles was 55,085 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Iran, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Iran is 55,085, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 77.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Iran peaked at 58,271 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 649.35, in 1996.
Iran ranks 14th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 915.21 | 649.35 | 1,181 | 4 |
| 2000s | 8,122 | 1,559 | 19,982 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,966 | 24,288 | 53,364 | 10 |
| 2020s | 56,998 | 55,085 | 58,271 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More science & technology data for Iran
- Mobile phone subscriptions 159.39 million (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 581 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 10,210 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.7% (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 12.06 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 2,240 per million people (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Iran?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Iran was 55,085 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 58,271 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 649.35 in 1996.
- How does Iran rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Iran ranks 14th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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.