Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 660.82 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica stood at 660.82.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and up 147.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Costa Rica peaked at 750.58 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 121.83, in 2000.
Costa Rica ranks 92nd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 152.56 | 127.05 | 166.95 | 4 |
| 2000s | 198.46 | 121.83 | 250.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 384.69 | 261.64 | 613.85 | 10 |
| 2020s | 712 | 660.82 | 750.58 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Costa Rica?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Costa Rica was 660.82 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 750.58 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 121.83 in 2000.
- How does Costa Rica rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Costa Rica ranks 92nd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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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