Scientific and technical journal articles in Laos

Laos: Scientific and technical journal articles was 72.2 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
72.2
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
146th
of 197 countries
All-time high
90.22
in 2019
All-time low
4.06
in 1997
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Laos, 1996–2023

0204060801001996200920231996: 4.41997: 4.11998: 8.21999: 6.22000: 8.62001: 72002: 12.32003: 17.72004: 382005: 22.22006: 41.12007: 28.22008: 33.62009: 40.22010: 43.12011: 49.52012: 61.52013: 71.42014: 55.52015: 66.32016: 88.72017: 78.32018: 85.32019: 90.22020: 83.72021: 83.52022: 82.62023: 72.2

Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).

Analysis

In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Laos stood at 72.2.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Laos peaked at 90.22 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.06, in 1997.

That places Laos 146th out of 197 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5.7 4.06 8.15 4
2000s 24.88 7.01 41.09 10
2010s 68.98 43.08 90.22 10
2020s 80.52 72.2 83.73 4

Countries ranked near Laos

  1. 143 Niger 90.18 compare
  2. 144 Sierra Leone 86.32 compare
  3. 145 Gambia 79.8 compare
  4. 147 Papua New Guinea 69.76 compare
  5. 148 El Salvador 64.56 compare
  6. 149 Lesotho 60.18 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles in Laos?
Scientific and technical journal articles in Laos was 72.2 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Laos?
The highest recorded value was 90.22 in 2019.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Laos?
The lowest recorded value was 4.06 in 1997.
How does Laos rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
Laos ranks 146th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Laos?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Laos 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

Indicator
Scientific and technical journal articles
Source
Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
244 places, 6,832 data points, 1996–2023
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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.