Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 243.06 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 243.06 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 280.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 243.06 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9.05, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 121st out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14.55 | — |
| 1997 | 19.8 | +36.1% |
| 1998 | 18.03 | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 16.27 | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 15.01 | -7.7% |
| 2001 | 9.05 | -39.7% |
| 2002 | 11.52 | +27.3% |
| 2003 | 15.24 | +32.3% |
| 2004 | 13.8 | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 22.85 | +65.6% |
| 2006 | 24.58 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 30.47 | +24.0% |
| 2008 | 39.47 | +29.5% |
| 2009 | 42.82 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 52.17 | +21.8% |
| 2011 | 45.42 | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 65.64 | +44.5% |
| 2013 | 63.9 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 84.95 | +32.9% |
| 2015 | 96.5 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 94.82 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 121.62 | +28.3% |
| 2018 | 139.4 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 138.89 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 177.56 | +27.8% |
| 2021 | 205.52 | +15.7% |
| 2022 | 238.79 | +16.2% |
| 2023 | 243.06 | +1.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 243.06 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 1.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 243.06 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.16 | 14.55 | 19.8 | 4 |
| 2000s | 22.48 | 9.05 | 42.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 90.33 | 45.42 | 139.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 216.23 | 177.56 | 243.06 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Democratic Republic of Congo was 243.06 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 243.06 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.05 in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 121st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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