Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Brazil
Brazil: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 58,292 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Brazil, 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 Brazil stood at 58,292.
The figure is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Brazil peaked at 69,591 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7,646, in 1996.
That places Brazil 13th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7,646 | — |
| 1997 | 9,303 | +21.7% |
| 1998 | 10,498 | +12.8% |
| 1999 | 11,424 | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 12,800 | +12.1% |
| 2001 | 13,915 | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 15,816 | +13.7% |
| 2003 | 17,304 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 19,381 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 21,751 | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 26,768 | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 28,727 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 32,726 | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 35,386 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 38,170 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 40,317 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 44,295 | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 45,991 | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 48,188 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 49,342 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 51,745 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 55,049 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 58,874 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 62,581 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 66,901 | +6.9% |
| 2021 | 69,591 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 62,660 | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 58,292 | -7.0% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 58,292 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 123.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 58,292 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 399.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,718 | 7,646 | 11,424 | 4 |
| 2000s | 22,457 | 12,800 | 35,386 | 10 |
| 2010s | 49,455 | 38,170 | 62,581 | 10 |
| 2020s | 64,361 | 58,292 | 69,591 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More reference data data for Brazil
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Brazil?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Brazil was 58,292 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 69,591 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,646 in 1996.
- How does Brazil rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Brazil ranks 13th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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