Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Colombia
Colombia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 9,184 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Colombia, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 9,184 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 112.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Colombia peaked at 9,491 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 362.45, in 1996.
That places Colombia 45th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 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 Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 362.45 | — |
| 1997 | 406.22 | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 394.84 | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 463.17 | +17.3% |
| 2000 | 535.48 | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 533.64 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 661.11 | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 704.63 | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 851.27 | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 979.32 | +15.0% |
| 2006 | 1,427 | +45.8% |
| 2007 | 1,535 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 2,285 | +48.9% |
| 2009 | 2,643 | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 3,054 | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 3,380 | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 3,957 | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 4,326 | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 4,795 | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 5,116 | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 5,995 | +17.2% |
| 2017 | 6,280 | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 6,922 | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 7,968 | +15.1% |
| 2020 | 8,888 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 9,491 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 9,305 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 9,184 | -1.3% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 9,184 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 19.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 9,184 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 63.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 406.67 | 362.45 | 463.17 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,216 | 533.64 | 2,643 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,179 | 3,054 | 7,968 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,217 | 8,888 | 9,491 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4113 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.02 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 61.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 94.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Colombia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Colombia was 9,184 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,491 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 362.45 in 1996.
- How does Colombia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Colombia ranks 45th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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