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.

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Bhutan, 1996 to 2023.
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.

YearChange FromTo
2002 +423.0% 1 5.23

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

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 136 Mali 116.65 compare
  2. 137 Guatemala 108.83 compare
  3. 138 Dominican Republic 104.52 compare
  4. 140 Congo 95.66 compare
  5. 141 Gabon 90.57 compare
  6. 142 Niger 90.18 compare

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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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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
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Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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