Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ghana
Ghana: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 3,270 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ghana, 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 Ghana stood at 3,270. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 476.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ghana peaked at 3,270 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 117.26, in 2001.
Ghana ranks 67th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 129.95 | 124.99 | 135.69 | 4 |
| 2000s | 188.13 | 117.26 | 305.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 824.83 | 349.37 | 1,653 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,724 | 2,090 | 3,270 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ghana?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ghana was 3,270 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,270 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 117.26 in 2001.
- How does Ghana rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Ghana ranks 67th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 476.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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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