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

Latest (2023)
228,174
Change on year
up 13.8%
World rank
3rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
228,174
in 2023
All-time low
18,905
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k1996200920231996: 18.9k1997: 19.3k1998: 19.7k1999: 20.8k2000: 21.4k2001: 22.5k2002: 23.7k2003: 26.1k2004: 28.0k2005: 32.1k2006: 37.0k2007: 41.3k2008: 46.5k2009: 51.9k2010: 58.3k2011: 69.1k2012: 75.6k2013: 80.2k2014: 88.3k2015: 94.8k2016: 104.7k2017: 115.0k2018: 123.1k2019: 128.6k2020: 145.7k2021: 173.1k2022: 200.5k2023: 228.2k

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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. 1 China 932,712 compare
  2. 2 United States 430,843 compare
  3. 4 Germany 108,782 compare
  4. 5 United Kingdom 97,536 compare
  5. 6 Japan 96,543 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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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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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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