Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Guatemala

Guatemala: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 108.83 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
108.83
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
137th
of 196 countries
All-time high
123.78
in 2020
All-time low
21.92
in 2002
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

2550751001251996200920231996: 42.21997: 30.81998: 29.91999: 29.72000: 24.12001: 23.82002: 21.92003: 24.12004: 28.12005: 46.32006: 35.52007: 29.72008: 35.12009: 54.22010: 48.82011: 412012: 652013: 71.32014: 59.92015: 80.22016: 792017: 102.62018: 100.62019: 94.32020: 123.82021: 119.22022: 117.82023: 108.8

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 Guatemala is 108.83, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 52.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Guatemala peaked at 123.78 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 21.92, in 2002.

Guatemala ranks 137th 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 33.17 29.73 42.21 4
2000s 32.28 21.92 54.18 10
2010s 74.27 40.99 102.57 10
2020s 117.41 108.83 123.78 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Guatemala?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Guatemala was 108.83 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 Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 123.78 in 2020.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 21.92 in 2002.
How does Guatemala rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Guatemala ranks 137th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 52.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala 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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