Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 6,728 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
6,728
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
54th
of 196 countries
All-time high
7,018
in 2022
All-time low
154.66
in 1998
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1996200920231996: 170.11997: 1611998: 154.71999: 186.92000: 165.82001: 171.82002: 200.62003: 207.32004: 211.12005: 222.12006: 278.12007: 328.52008: 356.62009: 402.92010: 444.92011: 487.62012: 6272013: 7502014: 953.82015: 991.22016: 1.1k2017: 1.6k2018: 2.0k2019: 2.8k2020: 4.1k2021: 5.6k2022: 7.0k2023: 6.7k

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 Ethiopia is 6,728, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and up 797.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ethiopia peaked at 7,018 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 154.66, in 1998.

Ethiopia ranks 54th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 168.18 154.66 186.89 4
2000s 254.48 165.79 402.86 10
2010s 1,180 444.9 2,761 10
2020s 5,866 4,147 7,018 4

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 51 New Zealand 8,096 compare
  2. 52 Algeria 7,676 compare
  3. 53 United Arab Emirates 7,075 compare
  4. 55 Croatia 5,504 compare
  5. 56 Tunisia 5,493 compare
  6. 57 Jordan 5,419 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ethiopia?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ethiopia was 6,728 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 Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 7,018 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 154.66 in 1998.
How does Ethiopia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Ethiopia ranks 54th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is up 797.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia 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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Indicator
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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