Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cameroon
Cameroon: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 1,547 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cameroon, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 1,547 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 236.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cameroon peaked at 1,547 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 117.49, in 1996.
Cameroon ranks 78th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 117.49 | — |
| 1997 | 130.21 | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 129.96 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 122.21 | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 118.07 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 152.21 | +28.9% |
| 2002 | 188.54 | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 212.25 | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 213.27 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 283.19 | +32.8% |
| 2006 | 315 | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 300.23 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 312.45 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 339.02 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 352.01 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 393.39 | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 399.33 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 460.39 | +15.3% |
| 2014 | 560.37 | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 589.76 | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 664.94 | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 777.26 | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 843.36 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 943.95 | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 1,137 | +20.5% |
| 2021 | 1,323 | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 1,463 | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 1,547 | +5.7% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 1,547 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 6.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 1,547 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 10.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124.97 | 117.49 | 130.21 | 4 |
| 2000s | 243.42 | 118.07 | 339.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 598.48 | 352.01 | 943.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,368 | 1,137 | 1,547 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cameroon?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Cameroon was 1,547 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 1,547 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 117.49 in 1996.
- How does Cameroon rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Cameroon ranks 78th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 236.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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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