Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Lesotho
Lesotho: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 27.1 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Lesotho, 1997–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Lesotho stood at 27.1 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 132.6% on the previous year and up 192.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Lesotho peaked at 272.89 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -76.92 % change on previous year, in 1998.
That places Lesotho 20th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -76.92 % change on previous year | -3023.1% |
| 1999 | 272.89 % change on previous year | -454.8% |
| 2000 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 2001 | 49.94 % change on previous year | -2004.5% |
| 2002 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 2003 | -56.84 % change on previous year | -2209.8% |
| 2004 | -0.9208 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2005 | -1.86 % change on previous year | +101.9% |
| 2006 | 121.02 % change on previous year | -6611.0% |
| 2007 | -16.45 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 2008 | 22.26 % change on previous year | -235.3% |
| 2009 | -26.34 % change on previous year | -218.4% |
| 2010 | 38.72 % change on previous year | -247.0% |
| 2011 | 20.2 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2012 | 45.22 % change on previous year | +123.9% |
| 2013 | -29.35 % change on previous year | -164.9% |
| 2014 | -22.57 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2015 | 37.92 % change on previous year | -268.0% |
| 2016 | 33.54 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2017 | 11.44 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2018 | -13.45 % change on previous year | -217.6% |
| 2019 | 89.79 % change on previous year | -767.7% |
| 2020 | -11.43 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2021 | 22.11 % change on previous year | -293.5% |
| 2022 | 11.65 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2023 | 27.1 % change on previous year | +132.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +6611.0% | -1.86 % change on previous year | 121.02 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | -3023.1% | 2.63 % change on previous year | -76.92 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -2209.8% | 2.69 % change on previous year | -56.84 % change on previous year |
| 2001 | +2004.5% | -2.62 % change on previous year | 49.94 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.2 % change on previous year | -76.92 % change on previous year | 272.89 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 9.09 % change on previous year | -56.84 % change on previous year | 121.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.15 % change on previous year | -29.35 % change on previous year | 89.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.36 % change on previous year | -11.43 % change on previous year | 27.1 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 17 Azerbaijan 33.61 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Brunei 33.59 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Albania 31.91 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Morocco 22.28 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Andorra 22 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Tanzania 20.71 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Lesotho
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Lesotho?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Lesotho was 27.1 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 272.89 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -76.92 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Lesotho rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Lesotho ranks 20th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 192.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.