Scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Scientific and technical journal articles was 24,595 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
24,595
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
20th
of 197 countries
All-time high
24,595
in 2023
All-time low
1,555
in 1999
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia, 1996–2023

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k1996200920231996: 1.7k1997: 1.7k1998: 1.7k1999: 1.6k2000: 1.6k2001: 1.6k2002: 1.7k2003: 1.8k2004: 1.8k2005: 1.8k2006: 1.9k2007: 2.0k2008: 2.2k2009: 2.8k2010: 3.6k2011: 4.7k2012: 5.7k2013: 6.9k2014: 7.9k2015: 8.6k2016: 9.1k2017: 9.8k2018: 10.3k2019: 12.3k2020: 16.1k2021: 19.8k2022: 22.9k2023: 24.6k

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia is 24,595, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 253.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia peaked at 24,595 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,555, in 1999.

That places Saudi Arabia 20th out of 197 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,655 1,555 1,709 4
2000s 1,919 1,584 2,847 10
2010s 7,884 3,572 12,290 10
2020s 20,852 16,099 24,595 4

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

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  5. 22 Egypt 22,854 compare
  6. 23 Switzerland 22,804 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia?
Scientific and technical journal articles in Saudi Arabia was 24,595 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 24,595 in 2023.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 1,555 in 1999.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
Saudi Arabia ranks 20th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 253.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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
Last refreshed

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.