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
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan, 1996–2023
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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.46 | — |
| 1997 | 3.17 | +28.9% |
| 1998 | 2.6 | -18.0% |
| 1999 | 0.96 | -63.1% |
| 2000 | 1.08 | +12.5% |
| 2001 | 1 | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 5.23 | +423.0% |
| 2003 | 3.66 | -30.0% |
| 2004 | 9.36 | +155.7% |
| 2005 | 5.98 | -36.1% |
| 2006 | 17.38 | +190.6% |
| 2007 | 8.58 | -50.6% |
| 2008 | 5.97 | -30.4% |
| 2009 | 9.55 | +60.0% |
| 2010 | 18.46 | +93.3% |
| 2011 | 16.25 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 15.97 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 28.2 | +76.6% |
| 2014 | 28.27 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 26.08 | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 44 | +68.7% |
| 2017 | 48.3 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 53.54 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 53.11 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 79.45 | +49.6% |
| 2021 | 106.33 | +33.8% |
| 2022 | 116.64 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 102.52 | -12.1% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 102.52 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 44% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 102.52 is below the median for South Asia, which is 1,956, 5% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +423.0% | 1 | 5.23 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
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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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