Scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Scientific and technical journal articles was 86.32 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
86.32
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
144th
of 197 countries
All-time high
86.32
in 2023
All-time low
2.46
in 2002
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone, 1996–2023

0204060801996200920231996: 10.91997: 16.51998: 12.91999: 4.12000: 4.52001: 4.82002: 2.52003: 2.82004: 5.12005: 42006: 5.52007: 4.42008: 7.72009: 8.72010: 11.82011: 10.62012: 14.42013: 14.62014: 19.62015: 32.82016: 462017: 41.72018: 40.32019: 52.12020: 63.52021: 73.72022: 782023: 86.3

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

Analysis

In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone stood at 86.32. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 492.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone peaked at 86.32 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.46, in 2002.

Sierra Leone ranks 144th of 197 countries on this measure, 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 11.11 4.12 16.51 4
2000s 4.99 2.46 8.66 10
2010s 28.39 10.62 52.07 10
2020s 75.39 63.52 86.32 4

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

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  2. 142 Gabon 90.57 compare
  3. 143 Niger 90.18 compare
  4. 145 Gambia 79.8 compare
  5. 146 Laos 72.2 compare
  6. 147 Papua New Guinea 69.76 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone?
Scientific and technical journal articles in Sierra Leone was 86.32 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 86.32 in 2023.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 2.46 in 2002.
How does Sierra Leone rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
Sierra Leone ranks 144th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 492.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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.