Netherlands vs Portugal: Scientific publications per million
Netherlands
1,802
in 2023
Portugal
1,723
in 2023
Netherlands rank
9th
Portugal rank
11th
Scientific publications per million over time
- Netherlands
- Portugal
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 1,802 against 1,723 in Portugal, a difference of 79.
Across all 28 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 9th and Portugal ranks 11th of 196 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,177 | 266.13 | 911.02 | Netherlands |
| 2000s | 1,398 | 569.77 | 828.18 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 1,823 | 1,302 | 521.04 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 1,864 | 1,710 | 154.07 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher scientific publications per million, Netherlands or Portugal?
- Netherlands, at 1,802 against 1,723 in Portugal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in scientific publications per million between Netherlands and Portugal?
- 79, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Portugal?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do Netherlands and Portugal rank globally for scientific publications per million?
- Netherlands ranks 9th 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.