Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ecuador
Ecuador: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 3,530 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador stood at 3,530. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 1,301.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ecuador peaked at 3,530 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 56.78, in 1996.
Ecuador ranks 66th 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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 56.78 | — |
| 1997 | 99.62 | +75.4% |
| 1998 | 94.52 | -5.1% |
| 1999 | 66.82 | -29.3% |
| 2000 | 73.7 | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 60.41 | -18.0% |
| 2002 | 90.57 | +49.9% |
| 2003 | 98.31 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 92.03 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 133.14 | +44.7% |
| 2006 | 132.49 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 141.86 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 153.32 | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 175.66 | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 188.51 | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 172.63 | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 236.49 | +37.0% |
| 2013 | 251.83 | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 391.74 | +55.6% |
| 2015 | 662.74 | +69.2% |
| 2016 | 1,095 | +65.3% |
| 2017 | 1,556 | +42.0% |
| 2018 | 1,986 | +27.6% |
| 2019 | 2,137 | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 2,379 | +11.3% |
| 2021 | 2,474 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 3,317 | +34.1% |
| 2023 | 3,530 | +6.4% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 3,530 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 7.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 3,530 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 24.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 79.44 | 56.78 | 99.62 | 4 |
| 2000s | 115.15 | 60.41 | 175.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 867.83 | 172.63 | 2,137 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,925 | 2,379 | 3,530 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More reference data data for Ecuador
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1826 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9943 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ecuador?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ecuador was 3,530 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 3,530 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.78 in 1996.
- How does Ecuador rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Ecuador ranks 66th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,301.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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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