Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eswatini
Eswatini: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 30.94 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eswatini, 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 Eswatini stood at 30.94.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.0% on the previous year and up 62.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eswatini peaked at 43.57 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.64, in 2001.
Eswatini ranks 166th 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8.67 | — |
| 1997 | 12.38 | +42.8% |
| 1998 | 16.33 | +31.9% |
| 1999 | 12.53 | -23.3% |
| 2000 | 7.75 | -38.1% |
| 2001 | 5.64 | -27.2% |
| 2002 | 11.98 | +112.4% |
| 2003 | 6.6 | -44.9% |
| 2004 | 11.85 | +79.5% |
| 2005 | 13.7 | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 11.26 | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 7.29 | -35.3% |
| 2008 | 10.69 | +46.6% |
| 2009 | 13.96 | +30.6% |
| 2010 | 21.87 | +56.7% |
| 2011 | 21.18 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 16.91 | -20.2% |
| 2013 | 19.03 | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 11.15 | -41.4% |
| 2015 | 15.97 | +43.2% |
| 2016 | 17.98 | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 29.07 | +61.7% |
| 2018 | 28.84 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 33.71 | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 35.2 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 38.27 | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 43.57 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | 30.94 | -29.0% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 30.94 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 13% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 30.94 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 21% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.48 | 8.67 | 16.33 | 4 |
| 2000s | 10.07 | 5.64 | 13.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.57 | 11.15 | 33.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37 | 30.94 | 43.57 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eswatini?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Eswatini was 30.94 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 43.57 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.64 in 2001.
- How does Eswatini rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Eswatini ranks 166th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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