Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Benin
Benin: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 437.17 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Benin, 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 Benin stood at 437.17.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 146.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Benin peaked at 441.45 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28.51, in 1996.
That places Benin 105th 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 Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 28.51 | — |
| 1997 | 45.95 | +61.2% |
| 1998 | 40.3 | -12.3% |
| 1999 | 42.5 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 45.48 | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 42.87 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 44.73 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 46.42 | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 60.84 | +31.1% |
| 2005 | 60.94 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 74.22 | +21.8% |
| 2007 | 93.1 | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 89.79 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 116.75 | +30.0% |
| 2010 | 104.59 | -10.4% |
| 2011 | 128.78 | +23.1% |
| 2012 | 139.15 | +8.1% |
| 2013 | 177.22 | +27.4% |
| 2014 | 177.48 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 171.29 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 168.22 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 201.06 | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 218.84 | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 314.3 | +43.6% |
| 2020 | 351.4 | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 402.31 | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 441.45 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 437.17 | -1.0% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 437.17 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Benin's 437.17 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 3.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.31 | 28.51 | 45.95 | 4 |
| 2000s | 67.51 | 42.87 | 116.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 180.09 | 104.59 | 314.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 408.08 | 351.4 | 441.45 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Benin
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Benin?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Benin was 437.17 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 441.45 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.51 in 1996.
- How does Benin rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Benin ranks 105th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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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