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

Latest (2023)
437.17
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
105th
of 196 countries
All-time high
441.45
in 2022
All-time low
28.51
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

01002003004001996200920231996: 28.51997: 461998: 40.31999: 42.52000: 45.52001: 42.92002: 44.72003: 46.42004: 60.82005: 60.92006: 74.22007: 93.12008: 89.82009: 116.82010: 104.62011: 128.82012: 139.22013: 177.22014: 177.52015: 171.32016: 168.22017: 201.12018: 218.82019: 314.32020: 351.42021: 402.32022: 441.42023: 437.2

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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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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Indicator
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
Source
National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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