Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia
Zambia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia, 1997–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 1.4 % change on previous year for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 87.0% on the previous year and down 90.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia peaked at 57.62 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -44.2 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places Zambia 95th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 32.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -16.1 % change on previous year | -149.2% |
| 1999 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 2000 | -44.2 % change on previous year | -803.5% |
| 2001 | 57.62 % change on previous year | -230.3% |
| 2002 | 11.73 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2003 | -19.91 % change on previous year | -269.8% |
| 2004 | -9.6 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2005 | 42.48 % change on previous year | -542.5% |
| 2006 | 12.42 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 2007 | -1.97 % change on previous year | -115.8% |
| 2008 | 36.38 % change on previous year | -1949.0% |
| 2009 | -16.88 % change on previous year | -146.4% |
| 2010 | 15.28 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 2011 | 12.61 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2012 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 2013 | 15.11 % change on previous year | +258.7% |
| 2014 | 8.47 % change on previous year | -43.9% |
| 2015 | 19.19 % change on previous year | +126.5% |
| 2016 | 13.42 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2017 | 17.15 % change on previous year | +27.8% |
| 2018 | 5.46 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 2019 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -172.2% |
| 2020 | 29.91 % change on previous year | -859.7% |
| 2021 | 21.81 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2022 | 10.77 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2023 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -87.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +1949.0% | -1.97 % change on previous year | 36.38 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +859.7% | -3.94 % change on previous year | 29.91 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.63 % change on previous year | -16.1 % change on previous year | 32.7 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 6.81 % change on previous year | -44.2 % change on previous year | 57.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.7 % change on previous year | -3.94 % change on previous year | 19.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.97 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year | 29.91 % change on previous year | 4 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia was 1.4 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 57.62 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -44.2 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Zambia ranks 95th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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
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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.