Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cape Verde

Cape Verde: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 18.34 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
18.34
Change on year
down 21.6%
World rank
173rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
23.38
in 2022
All-time low
0.17
in 2002
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

05101520251996200920231996: 0.531997: 0.51998: 0.21999: 1.52000: 0.252001: 0.672002: 0.172003: 1.42004: 0.752005: 0.372006: 4.12007: 3.72008: 2.52009: 52010: 32011: 2.72012: 3.92013: 7.62014: 8.82015: 11.82016: 7.52017: 14.22018: 9.12019: 13.32020: 19.42021: 21.12022: 23.42023: 18.3

Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cape Verde is 18.34, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 21.6% on the previous year and up 141.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cape Verde peaked at 23.38 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.17, in 2002.

That places Cape Verde 173rd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.6775 0.2 1.48 4
2000s 1.89 0.17 5.04 10
2010s 8.2 2.7 14.24 10
2020s 20.55 18.34 23.38 4

Countries ranked near Cape Verde

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  5. 175 Djibouti 17.48 compare
  6. 176 South Sudan 17.18 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cape Verde?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cape Verde was 18.34 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 Cape Verde?
The highest recorded value was 23.38 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Cape Verde?
The lowest recorded value was 0.17 in 2002.
How does Cape Verde rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Cape Verde ranks 173rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Cape Verde?
Over the last ten years it is up 141.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cape Verde 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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Indicator
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
Source
National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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