South Africa vs Ukraine: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
South Africa
14,949
in 2023
Ukraine
15,498
in 2023
South Africa rank
33rd
Ukraine rank
32nd
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals over time
- South Africa
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 15,498 against 14,949 in South Africa, a difference of 549.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Ukraine ahead.
South Africa ranks 33rd and Ukraine ranks 32nd of 196 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Ukraine in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,975 | 5,905 | 1,930 | Ukraine |
| 2000s | 5,239 | 5,805 | 566.34 | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 10,798 | 7,906 | 2,891 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 15,404 | 15,212 | 192.48 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual articles published in scientific and technical journals, South Africa or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 15,498 against 14,949 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in annual articles published in scientific and technical journals between South Africa and Ukraine?
- 549, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- South Africa ranks 33rd and Ukraine ranks 32nd 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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