Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 168.85 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Afghanistan, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Afghanistan stood at 168.85. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and up 518.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Afghanistan peaked at 168.85 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1997.
Afghanistan ranks 129th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.13 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 2.73 | — |
| 1999 | 0.67 | -75.5% |
| 2000 | 4 | +497.0% |
| 2001 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 2002 | 5.5 | +450.0% |
| 2003 | 7.34 | +33.5% |
| 2004 | 6.75 | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 9.15 | +35.6% |
| 2006 | 13.86 | +51.5% |
| 2007 | 14.23 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 12.5 | -12.2% |
| 2009 | 26.14 | +109.1% |
| 2010 | 27.68 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 40.62 | +46.7% |
| 2012 | 34.65 | -14.7% |
| 2013 | 27.31 | -21.2% |
| 2014 | 33.84 | +23.9% |
| 2015 | 21.19 | -37.4% |
| 2016 | 60.49 | +185.5% |
| 2017 | 69.98 | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 88.54 | +26.5% |
| 2019 | 138.21 | +56.1% |
| 2020 | 140.25 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 168.21 | +19.9% |
| 2022 | 157.05 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 168.85 | +7.5% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 168.85 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 168.85 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 7% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Afghanistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +497.0% | 0.67 | 4 |
| 2002 | +450.0% | 1 | 5.5 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.8825 | 0 | 2.73 | 4 |
| 2000s | 10.05 | 1 | 26.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.25 | 21.19 | 138.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 158.59 | 140.25 | 168.85 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 126 Mozambique 204.82 compare
- 127 Cambodia 200.77 compare
- 128 Bolivia 196.72 compare
- 130 Jamaica 161.41 compare
- 131 Tajikistan 158.35 compare
- 132 Madagascar 153.44 compare
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Afghanistan?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Afghanistan was 168.85 in 2023, according to National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 168.85 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1997.
- How does Afghanistan rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Afghanistan ranks 129th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 518.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 28 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).
About this data
Includes physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, clinical medicine, biomedical research, engineering and technology, and earth and space sciences.