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
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Congo, 1996–2023
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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 24.29 | — |
| 1997 | 11.29 | -53.5% |
| 1998 | 20.67 | +83.1% |
| 1999 | 23.01 | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 17.35 | -24.6% |
| 2001 | 15.8 | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 23.93 | +51.5% |
| 2003 | 34.59 | +44.5% |
| 2004 | 41.04 | +18.6% |
| 2005 | 45.62 | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 45.33 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 46.38 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 48.57 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 38.4 | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 41.36 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 45.04 | +8.9% |
| 2012 | 52.87 | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 48.93 | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 62.56 | +27.9% |
| 2015 | 71.58 | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 74.62 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 65.03 | -12.9% |
| 2018 | 62.28 | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 83.2 | +33.6% |
| 2020 | 80.59 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 89.9 | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 100.48 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 95.66 | -4.8% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 95.66 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 41% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 95.66 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 66% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Congo
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1866 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0031 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0668 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9126 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.017 (2050)
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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