Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in France
France: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 62,180 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in France, 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 France stood at 62,180.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in France peaked at 71,475 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 46,611, in 1996.
That places France 11th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 46,611 | — |
| 1997 | 49,416 | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 49,672 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 49,211 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 50,007 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 50,802 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 50,708 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 52,092 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 53,583 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 57,905 | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 60,693 | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 61,455 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 64,067 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 66,256 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 66,841 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 68,819 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 70,407 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 71,475 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 71,223 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 70,877 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 70,242 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 69,138 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 67,118 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 66,168 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 65,601 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 67,690 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 65,198 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 62,180 | -4.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 62,180 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 11.5× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- France's 62,180 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,998, 12.4× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48,728 | 46,611 | 49,672 | 4 |
| 2000s | 56,757 | 50,007 | 66,256 | 10 |
| 2010s | 69,231 | 66,168 | 71,475 | 10 |
| 2020s | 65,167 | 62,180 | 67,690 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in France?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in France was 62,180 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 71,475 in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,611 in 1996.
- How does France rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- France ranks 11th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France 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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