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
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Burundi, 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 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
| 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +375.3% | 0.93 | 4.42 |
| 2010 | +277.2% | 3.33 | 12.56 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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