Scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people in South Africa

South Africa: Scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people was 17.45 in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
17.45
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
89th
of 165 countries
All-time high
17.7
in 2023
All-time low
5.55
in 2017
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people in South Africa, 2016–2024

57.51012.51517.52016202020242016: 6.32017: 5.62018: 6.92019: 8.62020: 122021: 13.52022: 13.52023: 17.72024: 17.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people in South Africa is 17.45, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 179.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people in South Africa peaked at 17.7 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5.55, in 2017.

South Africa ranks 89th of 165 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 6.81 5.55 8.58 4
2020s 14.86 12.04 17.7 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 86 Bangladesh 18.35 compare
  2. 87 Vietnam 18.13 compare
  3. 88 Georgia 18.12 compare
  4. 90 Brazil 15.14 compare
  5. 91 Libya 14.77 compare
  6. 92 Namibia 13.86 compare

See the full ranking of 165 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people in South Africa?
Scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people in South Africa was 17.45 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 17.7 in 2023.
What is the lowest scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 5.55 in 2017.
How does South Africa rank for scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people?
South Africa ranks 89th out of 165 countries with data for 2024.
Is scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 179.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Scholarly publications on artificial intelligence per million people
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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