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
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cape Verde, 1996–2023
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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.53 | — |
| 1997 | 0.5 | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 0.2 | -60.0% |
| 1999 | 1.48 | +640.0% |
| 2000 | 0.25 | -83.1% |
| 2001 | 0.67 | +168.0% |
| 2002 | 0.17 | -74.6% |
| 2003 | 1.39 | +717.6% |
| 2004 | 0.75 | -46.0% |
| 2005 | 0.37 | -50.7% |
| 2006 | 4.14 | +1018.9% |
| 2007 | 3.67 | -11.4% |
| 2008 | 2.47 | -32.7% |
| 2009 | 5.04 | +104.0% |
| 2010 | 3.05 | -39.5% |
| 2011 | 2.7 | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 3.88 | +43.7% |
| 2013 | 7.6 | +95.9% |
| 2014 | 8.77 | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 11.85 | +35.1% |
| 2016 | 7.52 | -36.5% |
| 2017 | 14.24 | +89.4% |
| 2018 | 9.06 | -36.4% |
| 2019 | 13.3 | +46.8% |
| 2020 | 19.4 | +45.9% |
| 2021 | 21.08 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 23.38 | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 18.34 | -21.6% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 18.34 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 4% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 18.34 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 13% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cape Verde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1018.9% | 0.37 | 4.14 |
| 2003 | +717.6% | 0.17 | 1.39 |
| 1999 | +640.0% | 0.2 | 1.48 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 170 Samoa 21.85 compare
- 171 East Timor 20.7 compare
- 172 San Marino 20.09 compare
- 174 Belize 18.02 compare
- 175 Djibouti 17.48 compare
- 176 South Sudan 17.18 compare
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0737 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 33.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 33.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 53.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 39.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 39.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 127.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 15.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 92.15 (2050)
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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