Scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Scientific and technical journal articles was 2,322 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka, 1996–2023
Source: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka stood at 2,322.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 221.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka peaked at 2,498 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 167.89, in 1996.
Sri Lanka ranks 70th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 196.8 | 167.89 | 212.17 | 4 |
| 2000s | 332.98 | 209.36 | 510.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 918.88 | 498.53 | 1,550 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,255 | 1,789 | 2,498 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More science & technology data for Sri Lanka
- Mobile phone subscriptions 30.62 million (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 273 (2021)
- Patent applications, residents 266 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2022)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 8.47 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 94.49 per million people (2022)
- Technicians in R&D 74.71 per million people (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka was 2,322 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2,498 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 167.89 in 1996.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Sri Lanka ranks 70th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.