Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan

Bhutan: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 102.52 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
102.52
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
139th
of 196 countries
All-time high
116.64
in 2022
All-time low
0.96
in 1999
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

02550751001251996200920231996: 2.51997: 3.21998: 2.61999: 0.962000: 1.12001: 12002: 5.22003: 3.72004: 9.42005: 62006: 17.42007: 8.62008: 62009: 9.62010: 18.52011: 16.22012: 162013: 28.22014: 28.32015: 26.12016: 442017: 48.32018: 53.52019: 53.12020: 79.52021: 106.32022: 116.62023: 102.5

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

Analysis

Bhutan recorded 102.52 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.

The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and up 263.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan peaked at 116.64 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.96, in 1999.

That places Bhutan 139th 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 2.3 0.96 3.17 4
2000s 6.78 1 17.38 10
2010s 33.22 15.97 53.54 10
2020s 101.23 79.45 116.64 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan was 102.52 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 Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 116.64 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.96 in 1999.
How does Bhutan rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Bhutan ranks 139th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is up 263.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan 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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