China vs Germany: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
China
932,712
in 2023
Germany
108,782
in 2023
China rank
1st
Germany rank
4th
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 932,712 against 108,782 in Germany, a difference of 823,930.
That makes China's figure about 8.6 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Germany ahead.
China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 4th of 196 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40,003 | 67,372 | 27,368 | Germany |
| 2000s | 150,907 | 80,366 | 70,542 | China |
| 2010s | 410,405 | 105,403 | 305,002 | China |
| 2020s | 811,652 | 111,852 | 699,800 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual articles published in scientific and technical journals, China or Germany?
- China, at 932,712 against 108,782 in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in annual articles published in scientific and technical journals between China and Germany?
- 823,930, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 4th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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