Germany vs South Korea: Scientific publications per million
Germany
1,306
in 2023
South Korea
1,387
in 2023
Germany rank
24th
South Korea rank
22nd
Scientific publications per million over time
- Germany
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1,387 against 1,306 in Germany, a difference of 81.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 24th and South Korea ranks 22nd of 196 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 3 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 821.35 | 254.24 | 567.11 | Germany |
| 2000s | 976.4 | 631.47 | 344.93 | Germany |
| 2010s | 1,290 | 1,169 | 120.75 | Germany |
| 2020s | 1,344 | 1,378 | 33.39 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher scientific publications per million, Germany or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 1,387 against 1,306 in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in scientific publications per million between Germany and South Korea?
- 81, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Korea?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do Germany and South Korea rank globally for scientific publications per million?
- Germany ranks 24th and South Korea ranks 22nd of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Scientific publications per million. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.