Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 25.75 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
25.75
Change on year
up 15.0%
World rank
169th
of 196 countries
All-time high
27.42
in 2016
All-time low
3.72
in 2002
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Central African Republic, 1996–2023

5101520251996200920231996: 8.41997: 10.31998: 13.91999: 9.82000: 6.12001: 6.92002: 3.72003: 10.42004: 10.42005: 8.42006: 13.22007: 8.42008: 10.12009: 10.92010: 13.22011: 15.32012: 10.62013: 12.62014: 17.22015: 12.72016: 27.42017: 17.42018: 21.92019: 18.12020: 192021: 17.32022: 22.42023: 25.8

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 Central African Republic stood at 25.75.

The figure is up 15.0% on the previous year and up 104.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Central African Republic peaked at 27.42 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3.72, in 2002.

Central African Republic ranks 169th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Central African Republic, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 8.37
1997 10.34 +23.5%
1998 13.89 +34.3%
1999 9.82 -29.3%
2000 6.13 -37.6%
2001 6.87 +12.1%
2002 3.72 -45.9%
2003 10.41 +179.8%
2004 10.4 -0.1%
2005 8.36 -19.6%
2006 13.25 +58.5%
2007 8.41 -36.5%
2008 10.14 +20.6%
2009 10.89 +7.4%
2010 13.24 +21.6%
2011 15.3 +15.6%
2012 10.58 -30.8%
2013 12.59 +19.0%
2014 17.22 +36.8%
2015 12.65 -26.5%
2016 27.42 +116.8%
2017 17.35 -36.7%
2018 21.89 +26.2%
2019 18.1 -17.3%
2020 19.03 +5.1%
2021 17.31 -9.0%
2022 22.39 +29.3%
2023 25.75 +15.0%

Central African Republic compared with similar countries

  • Central African Republic's 25.75 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 17% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Central African Republic's 25.75 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 18% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10.61 8.37 13.89 4
2000s 8.86 3.72 13.25 10
2010s 16.63 10.58 27.42 10
2020s 21.12 17.31 25.75 4

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 166 Eswatini 30.94 compare
  2. 167 Eritrea 29.08 compare
  3. 168 Suriname 26.34 compare
  4. 170 Samoa 21.85 compare
  5. 171 East Timor 20.7 compare
  6. 172 San Marino 20.09 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Central African Republic?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Central African Republic was 25.75 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 Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 27.42 in 2016.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 3.72 in 2002.
How does Central African Republic rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Central African Republic ranks 169th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 104.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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