Scientific and technical journal articles in Samoa
Samoa: Scientific and technical journal articles was 21.85 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Samoa, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Samoa stood at 21.85.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 43.8% on the previous year and up 394.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Samoa peaked at 24.01 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.51, in 2012.
That places Samoa 171st out of 197 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 4.52 | 2.67 | 6.47 | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.05 | 3.63 | 11.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.74 | 2.51 | 11.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.64 | 15.2 | 24.01 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 168 Eritrea 29.08 compare
- 169 Suriname 26.34 compare
- 170 Central African Republic 25.75 compare
- 172 East Timor 20.7 compare
- 173 San Marino 20.09 compare
- 174 Cape Verde 18.34 compare
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- Patent applications, nonresidents 2 (2020)
- Patent applications, residents 1 (2021)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.8775 per 100 people (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Samoa?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Samoa was 21.85 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 24.01 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.51 in 2012.
- How does Samoa rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Samoa ranks 171st out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 394.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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.