Ireland vs Nigeria: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
Ireland
8,720
in 2023
Nigeria
9,799
in 2023
Ireland rank
46th
Nigeria rank
43rd
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals over time
- Ireland
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 9,799 against 8,720 in Ireland, a difference of 1,079.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 46th and Nigeria ranks 43rd of 196 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,229 | 920.11 | 1,308 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 4,234 | 1,696 | 2,538 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 7,132 | 3,899 | 3,233 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 8,787 | 9,259 | 472.09 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual articles published in scientific and technical journals, Ireland or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 9,799 against 8,720 in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in annual articles published in scientific and technical journals between Ireland and Nigeria?
- 1,079, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Nigeria?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Nigeria rank globally for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Ireland ranks 46th and Nigeria ranks 43rd 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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