Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Botswana
Botswana: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 383.84 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Botswana, 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 Botswana stood at 383.84.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 132.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Botswana peaked at 391.01 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 73.06, in 1997.
Botswana ranks 109th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 74.49 | — |
| 1997 | 73.06 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 87.79 | +20.2% |
| 1999 | 88.82 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 111.88 | +26.0% |
| 2001 | 102.48 | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 117.25 | +14.4% |
| 2003 | 120.34 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 133.42 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 121.28 | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 184.98 | +52.5% |
| 2007 | 151.92 | -17.9% |
| 2008 | 163.63 | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 167.66 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 161.53 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 167.71 | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 156.74 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 164.95 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 199.19 | +20.8% |
| 2015 | 157.16 | -21.1% |
| 2016 | 230.56 | +46.7% |
| 2017 | 234.38 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 282.6 | +20.6% |
| 2019 | 302.06 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 319.29 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 377.36 | +18.2% |
| 2022 | 391.01 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 383.84 | -1.8% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 383.84 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 81% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 383.84 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 81.04 | 73.06 | 88.82 | 4 |
| 2000s | 137.48 | 102.48 | 184.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 205.69 | 156.74 | 302.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 367.88 | 319.29 | 391.01 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Botswana?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Botswana was 383.84 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 391.01 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.06 in 1997.
- How does Botswana rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Botswana ranks 109th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Botswana 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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