Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burundi

Burundi: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 36.26 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
36.26
Change on year
up 6.8%
World rank
161st
of 196 countries
All-time high
37.16
in 2020
All-time low
0.93
in 2002
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burundi, 1996–2023

0102030401996200920231996: 9.81997: 13.31998: 3.81999: 6.12000: 1.62001: 3.62002: 0.932003: 4.42004: 52005: 4.32006: 5.62007: 4.52008: 2.52009: 3.32010: 12.62011: 102012: 10.72013: 13.72014: 12.52015: 12.52016: 11.22017: 12.92018: 19.12019: 30.12020: 37.22021: 29.42022: 342023: 36.3

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 Burundi stood at 36.26.

That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 164.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burundi peaked at 37.16 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.93, in 2002.

That places Burundi 161st out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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 Burundi, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burundi, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 9.82
1997 13.35 +35.9%
1998 3.81 -71.5%
1999 6.1 +60.1%
2000 1.65 -73.0%
2001 3.58 +117.0%
2002 0.93 -74.0%
2003 4.42 +375.3%
2004 5.02 +13.6%
2005 4.3 -14.3%
2006 5.63 +30.9%
2007 4.48 -20.4%
2008 2.54 -43.3%
2009 3.33 +31.1%
2010 12.56 +277.2%
2011 10.02 -20.2%
2012 10.65 +6.3%
2013 13.71 +28.7%
2014 12.53 -8.6%
2015 12.47 -0.5%
2016 11.17 -10.4%
2017 12.9 +15.5%
2018 19.15 +48.4%
2019 30.13 +57.3%
2020 37.16 +23.3%
2021 29.42 -20.8%
2022 33.96 +15.4%
2023 36.26 +6.8%

Burundi compared with similar countries

  • Burundi's 36.26 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 24% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Burundi's 36.26 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burundi 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
2003 +375.3% 0.93 4.42
2010 +277.2% 3.33 12.56

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.27 3.81 13.35 4
2000s 3.59 0.93 5.63 10
2010s 14.53 10.02 30.13 10
2020s 34.2 29.42 37.16 4

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 158 Greenland 38.42 compare
  2. 159 Haiti 37.83 compare
  3. 160 Monaco 37.23 compare
  4. 162 Saint Kitts and Nevis 35.5 compare
  5. 163 Maldives 31.74 compare
  6. 164 Liberia 31.54 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burundi?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burundi was 36.26 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 Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 37.16 in 2020.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 0.93 in 2002.
How does Burundi rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Burundi ranks 161st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 164.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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
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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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