Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Albania

Albania: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 319.46 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
319.46
Change on year
up 31.9%
World rank
114th
of 196 countries
All-time high
319.46
in 2023
All-time low
18.38
in 2001
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Albania, 1996–2023

01002003001996200920231996: 36.81997: 26.51998: 31.91999: 23.82000: 22.32001: 18.42002: 24.62003: 22.72004: 18.42005: 24.62006: 262007: 40.92008: 52.52009: 67.72010: 122.82011: 1392012: 146.92013: 147.12014: 1522015: 157.62016: 161.32017: 129.42018: 165.82019: 192.82020: 181.92021: 2552022: 242.22023: 319.5

Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Albania recorded 319.46 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

That represents a change of up 31.9% on the previous year and up 117.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Albania peaked at 319.46 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18.38, in 2001.

Albania ranks 114th 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 Albania, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Albania, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 36.82
1997 26.52 -28.0%
1998 31.89 +20.2%
1999 23.84 -25.2%
2000 22.34 -6.3%
2001 18.38 -17.7%
2002 24.63 +34.0%
2003 22.68 -7.9%
2004 18.44 -18.7%
2005 24.59 +33.4%
2006 25.97 +5.6%
2007 40.9 +57.5%
2008 52.48 +28.3%
2009 67.72 +29.0%
2010 122.81 +81.3%
2011 138.98 +13.2%
2012 146.89 +5.7%
2013 147.06 +0.1%
2014 151.98 +3.3%
2015 157.56 +3.7%
2016 161.29 +2.4%
2017 129.38 -19.8%
2018 165.78 +28.1%
2019 192.83 +16.3%
2020 181.95 -5.6%
2021 255.02 +40.2%
2022 242.18 -5.0%
2023 319.46 +31.9%

Albania compared with similar countries

  • Albania's 319.46 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 68% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Albania's 319.46 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,998, 6% of the median. (53 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 29.77 23.84 36.82 4
2000s 31.81 18.38 67.72 10
2010s 151.46 122.81 192.83 10
2020s 249.65 181.95 319.46 4

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 111 Zambia 367.3 compare
  2. 112 Moldova 335.06 compare
  3. 113 Kyrgyzstan 326.91 compare
  4. 115 Panama 282.01 compare
  5. 116 Mongolia 276.87 compare
  6. 117 North Korea 269.28 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Albania?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Albania was 319.46 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 Albania?
The highest recorded value was 319.46 in 2023.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 18.38 in 2001.
How does Albania rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Albania ranks 114th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is up 117.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania 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.

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Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
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National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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