South Africa vs Thailand: Scientific publications per million
South Africa
236.49
in 2023
Thailand
232.29
in 2023
South Africa rank
73rd
Thailand rank
75th
Scientific publications per million over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 236.49 against 232.29 in Thailand, a difference of 4.2.
Across all 28 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 73rd and Thailand ranks 75th of 196 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 86.53 | 17.67 | 68.86 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 105.75 | 52.71 | 53.05 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 191.8 | 126.83 | 64.97 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 248.88 | 219.77 | 29.11 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher scientific publications per million, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 236.49 against 232.29 in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in scientific publications per million between South Africa and Thailand?
- 4.2, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for scientific publications per million?
- South Africa ranks 73rd and Thailand ranks 75th of 196 groups.
- 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.