Annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence in North Korea

North Korea: Annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence was 8 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
8
Change on year
down 42.9%
World rank
141st
of 165 countries
All-time high
16
in 2022
All-time low
3
in 2016
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence in North Korea, 2016–2024

510152016202020242016: 32017: 32018: 92019: 72020: 52021: 82022: 162023: 142024: 8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence in North Korea is 8, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 42.9% on the previous year and up 166.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence in North Korea peaked at 16 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2016.

That places North Korea 141st out of 165 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence in North Korea, year by year

Annual values for Annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence in North Korea, 2016 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2016 3 —
2017 3 +0.0%
2018 9 +200.0%
2019 7 -22.2%
2020 5 -28.6%
2021 8 +60.0%
2022 16 +100.0%
2023 14 -12.5%
2024 8 -42.9%

North Korea compared with similar countries

  • North Korea's 8 is below the median for low income countries, which is 21.5, 37% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
  • North Korea's 8 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,020, 1% of the median. (20 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5.5 3 9 4
2020s 10.2 5 16 5

Countries ranked near North Korea

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  2. 140 Barbados 9 compare
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  5. 144 Bhutan 7 compare
  6. 144 Jamaica 7 compare
  7. 144 Mauritania 7 compare
  8. 144 Tajikistan 7 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence in North Korea?
Annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence in North Korea was 8 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence recorded in North Korea?
The highest recorded value was 16 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence recorded in North Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2016.
How does North Korea rank for annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence?
North Korea ranks 141st out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence rising or falling in North Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Korea data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual scholarly publications on artificial intelligence
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
165 places, 1,421 data points, 2016–2024
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