Ireland vs Portugal: Scientific publications per million
Ireland
1,642
in 2023
Portugal
1,723
in 2023
Ireland rank
13th
Portugal rank
11th
Scientific publications per million over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 1,723 against 1,642 in Ireland, a difference of 81.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 11th of 196 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and Portugal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 603.03 | 266.13 | 336.9 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 1,005 | 569.77 | 435.58 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 1,511 | 1,302 | 209.16 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 1,701 | 1,710 | 9.03 | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher scientific publications per million, Ireland or Portugal?
- Portugal, at 1,723 against 1,642 in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in scientific publications per million between Ireland and Portugal?
- 81, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for scientific publications per million?
- Ireland ranks 13th and Portugal ranks 11th 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.