Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Gambia
Gambia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 79.8 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Gambia, 1996–2023
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 Gambia is 79.8, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 72.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Gambia peaked at 79.8 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 25.78, in 2002.
That places Gambia 144th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 37.61 | — |
| 1997 | 32.73 | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 33.33 | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 34.27 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 27.9 | -18.6% |
| 2001 | 35.31 | +26.6% |
| 2002 | 25.78 | -27.0% |
| 2003 | 31.85 | +23.5% |
| 2004 | 36.42 | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 36.35 | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 43.75 | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 35.96 | -17.8% |
| 2008 | 42.48 | +18.1% |
| 2009 | 38.47 | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 45.39 | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 33.81 | -25.5% |
| 2012 | 36.61 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 46.15 | +26.1% |
| 2014 | 46.24 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 41.42 | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 52.16 | +25.9% |
| 2017 | 45.83 | -12.1% |
| 2018 | 35.71 | -22.1% |
| 2019 | 49.97 | +39.9% |
| 2020 | 58.99 | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 75.92 | +28.7% |
| 2022 | 79.44 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 79.8 | +0.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 79.8 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 52% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 79.8 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 55% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.48 | 32.73 | 37.61 | 4 |
| 2000s | 35.43 | 25.78 | 43.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.33 | 33.81 | 52.16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.54 | 58.99 | 79.8 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 141 Gabon 90.57 compare
- 142 Niger 90.18 compare
- 143 Sierra Leone 86.32 compare
- 145 Laos 72.2 compare
- 146 Papua New Guinea 69.76 compare
- 147 El Salvador 64.56 compare
More reference data data for Gambia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1264 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Gambia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Gambia was 79.8 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 79.8 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.78 in 2002.
- How does Gambia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Gambia ranks 144th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gambia 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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