Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Congo

Congo: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 95.66 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
95.66
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
140th
of 196 countries
All-time high
100.48
in 2022
All-time low
11.29
in 1997
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Congo, 1996–2023

204060801001996200920231996: 24.31997: 11.31998: 20.71999: 232000: 17.42001: 15.82002: 23.92003: 34.62004: 412005: 45.62006: 45.32007: 46.42008: 48.62009: 38.42010: 41.42011: 452012: 52.92013: 48.92014: 62.62015: 71.62016: 74.62017: 652018: 62.32019: 83.22020: 80.62021: 89.92022: 100.52023: 95.7

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 Congo stood at 95.66.

The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and up 95.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Congo peaked at 100.48 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 11.29, in 1997.

That places Congo 140th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 19.82 11.29 24.29 4
2000s 35.7 15.8 48.57 10
2010s 60.75 41.36 83.2 10
2020s 91.66 80.59 100.48 4

Countries ranked near Congo

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  4. 141 Gabon 90.57 compare
  5. 142 Niger 90.18 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Congo?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Congo was 95.66 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 Congo?
The highest recorded value was 100.48 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 11.29 in 1997.
How does Congo rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Congo ranks 140th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 95.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this 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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Indicator
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
Source
National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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