Scientific and technical journal articles in Tonga

Tonga: Scientific and technical journal articles was 4.85 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
4.85
Change on year
up 14.9%
World rank
187th
of 197 countries
All-time high
7.89
in 2017
All-time low
0
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Tonga, 1996–2023

024681996200920231996: 01997: 1.21998: 1.21999: 1.32000: 2.32001: 0.752002: 1.82003: 1.62004: 2.82005: 0.682006: 4.72007: 1.82008: 0.462009: 2.42010: 1.32011: 1.92012: 1.82013: 1.62014: 0.882015: 2.92016: 3.32017: 7.92018: 6.72019: 4.72020: 5.92021: 3.72022: 4.22023: 4.8

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Tonga is 4.85, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.9% on the previous year and up 197.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Tonga peaked at 7.89 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.

Tonga ranks 187th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.9525 0 1.33 4
2000s 1.93 0.46 4.66 10
2010s 3.31 0.88 7.89 10
2020s 4.66 3.67 5.9 4

Countries ranked near Tonga

  1. 184 Andorra 11.09 compare
  2. 185 Comoros 8.01 compare
  3. 186 Palau 5.04 compare
  4. 188 Sao Tome and Principe 4.71 compare
  5. 189 Micronesia (country) 3.74 compare
  6. 190 Dominica 3.7 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles in Tonga?
Scientific and technical journal articles in Tonga was 4.85 in 2023, according to Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Tonga?
The highest recorded value was 7.89 in 2017.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Tonga?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
How does Tonga rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
Tonga ranks 187th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Tonga?
Over the last ten years it is up 197.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tonga 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.