Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eritrea

Eritrea: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 29.08 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
29.08
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
167th
of 196 countries
All-time high
36.08
in 2020
All-time low
0.98
in 1997
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

0102030401996200920231996: 41997: 0.981998: 10.31999: 42000: 4.62001: 6.72002: 11.82003: 14.32004: 11.72005: 11.82006: 20.62007: 15.22008: 8.52009: 72010: 10.52011: 11.62012: 4.22013: 10.32014: 7.72015: 10.32016: 8.82017: 13.72018: 20.42019: 29.32020: 36.12021: 322022: 302023: 29.1

Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eritrea is 29.08, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 183.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eritrea peaked at 36.08 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.98, in 1997.

Eritrea ranks 167th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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 Eritrea, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eritrea, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 3.99
1997 0.98 -75.4%
1998 10.34 +955.1%
1999 3.99 -61.4%
2000 4.58 +14.8%
2001 6.68 +45.9%
2002 11.83 +77.1%
2003 14.3 +20.9%
2004 11.69 -18.3%
2005 11.76 +0.6%
2006 20.62 +75.3%
2007 15.15 -26.5%
2008 8.5 -43.9%
2009 6.96 -18.1%
2010 10.47 +50.4%
2011 11.6 +10.8%
2012 4.25 -63.4%
2013 10.27 +141.6%
2014 7.65 -25.5%
2015 10.34 +35.2%
2016 8.85 -14.4%
2017 13.65 +54.2%
2018 20.38 +49.3%
2019 29.31 +43.8%
2020 36.08 +23.1%
2021 32.01 -11.3%
2022 29.98 -6.3%
2023 29.08 -3.0%

Eritrea compared with similar countries

  • Eritrea's 29.08 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 19% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Eritrea's 29.08 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 20% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eritrea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1998 +955.1% 0.98 10.34

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.83 0.98 10.34 4
2000s 11.21 4.58 20.62 10
2010s 12.68 4.25 29.31 10
2020s 31.79 29.08 36.08 4

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 164 Liberia 31.54 compare
  2. 165 Turkmenistan 31.31 compare
  3. 166 Eswatini 30.94 compare
  4. 168 Suriname 26.34 compare
  5. 169 Central African Republic 25.75 compare
  6. 170 Samoa 21.85 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eritrea?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eritrea was 29.08 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 Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 36.08 in 2020.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.98 in 1997.
How does Eritrea rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Eritrea ranks 167th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 183.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea 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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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
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Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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