Norway vs Sweden: Scientific publications per million
Norway
2,492
in 2023
Sweden
2,016
in 2023
Norway rank
3rd
Sweden rank
5th
Scientific publications per million over time
- Norway
- Sweden
How they compare
Norway currently reports 2,492 against 2,016 in Sweden, a difference of 476.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Sweden ahead.
Norway ranks 3rd and Sweden ranks 5th of 196 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,128 | 1,565 | 436.66 | Sweden |
| 2000s | 1,384 | 1,734 | 350.05 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 2,103 | 2,047 | 55.84 | Norway |
| 2020s | 2,497 | 2,056 | 440.38 | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher scientific publications per million, Norway or Sweden?
- Norway, at 2,492 against 2,016 in Sweden as of 2023.
- What is the difference in scientific publications per million between Norway and Sweden?
- 476, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do Norway and Sweden rank globally for scientific publications per million?
- Norway ranks 3rd and Sweden ranks 5th 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.