Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in China
China: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 932,712 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in China, 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 China is 932,712, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 165.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in China peaked at 932,712 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 33,621, in 1996.
China ranks 1st of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 33,621 | — |
| 1997 | 37,425 | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 43,775 | +17.0% |
| 1999 | 45,192 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 53,285 | +17.9% |
| 2001 | 70,676 | +32.6% |
| 2002 | 74,940 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 87,586 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | 120,909 | +38.0% |
| 2005 | 165,262 | +36.7% |
| 2006 | 192,021 | +16.2% |
| 2007 | 212,955 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 246,970 | +16.0% |
| 2009 | 284,471 | +15.2% |
| 2010 | 307,848 | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 320,967 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 326,401 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 351,526 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 379,466 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 401,136 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 430,350 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 464,154 | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 513,575 | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 608,625 | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 671,731 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 756,203 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 885,962 | +17.2% |
| 2023 | 932,712 | +5.3% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 932,712 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 1980.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 932,712 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 225.91, 4128.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40,003 | 33,621 | 45,192 | 4 |
| 2000s | 150,907 | 53,285 | 284,471 | 10 |
| 2010s | 410,405 | 307,848 | 608,625 | 10 |
| 2020s | 811,652 | 671,731 | 932,712 | 4 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in China?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in China was 932,712 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 932,712 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 33,621 in 1996.
- How does China rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- China ranks 1st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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