Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 519.72 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burkina Faso, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 519.72 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 227.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burkina Faso peaked at 519.72 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 36.72, in 1996.
That places Burkina Faso 97th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.83 | 36.72 | 84.78 | 4 |
| 2000s | 84.99 | 48.5 | 129.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 191.26 | 122.21 | 292.13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 410.72 | 314.28 | 519.72 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burkina Faso?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burkina Faso was 519.72 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 519.72 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.72 in 1996.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Burkina Faso ranks 97th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 227.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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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