Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iceland
Iceland: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 715.97 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iceland, 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 Iceland stood at 715.97.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iceland peaked at 746.67 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 205.42, in 1996.
That places Iceland 91st 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 205.42 | — |
| 1997 | 224.04 | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 234.29 | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 228.5 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 220.1 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 239.09 | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 305.6 | +27.8% |
| 2003 | 261.37 | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 307.44 | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 362.42 | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 381.47 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 381.5 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 413.32 | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 478.27 | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 564.28 | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 551.32 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 635.44 | +15.3% |
| 2013 | 582.73 | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 582.52 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 608.81 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 656.03 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 625.46 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 702.76 | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 665.65 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 673.35 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 725 | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 746.67 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 715.97 | -4.1% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 715.97 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 13% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 715.97 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,998, 14% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 223.06 | 205.42 | 234.29 | 4 |
| 2000s | 335.06 | 220.1 | 478.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 617.5 | 551.32 | 702.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 715.25 | 673.35 | 746.67 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iceland?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iceland was 715.97 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 Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 746.67 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 205.42 in 1996.
- How does Iceland rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Iceland ranks 91st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iceland 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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