Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in India
India: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 228,174 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in India, 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 India is 228,174, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 184.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in India peaked at 228,174 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18,905, in 1996.
India ranks 3rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 18,905 | — |
| 1997 | 19,348 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 19,718 | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 20,838 | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 21,409 | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 22,533 | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 23,697 | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 26,124 | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 28,041 | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 32,138 | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 37,022 | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 41,304 | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 46,505 | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 51,851 | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 58,296 | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 69,056 | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 75,559 | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 80,195 | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 88,316 | +10.1% |
| 2015 | 94,794 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 104,740 | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 115,045 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 123,053 | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 128,580 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 145,711 | +13.3% |
| 2021 | 173,096 | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 200,488 | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 228,174 | +13.8% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 228,174 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 986.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 228,174 is above the median for South Asia, which is 1,956, 116.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19,702 | 18,905 | 20,838 | 4 |
| 2000s | 33,062 | 21,409 | 51,851 | 10 |
| 2010s | 93,763 | 58,296 | 128,580 | 10 |
| 2020s | 186,867 | 145,711 | 228,174 | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 China 932,712 compare
- 2 United States 430,843 compare
- 4 Germany 108,782 compare
- 5 United Kingdom 97,536 compare
- 6 Japan 96,543 compare
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in India?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in India was 228,174 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 228,174 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,905 in 1996.
- How does India rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- India ranks 3rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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