Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iran
Iran: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 55,085 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iran, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iran recorded 55,085 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 77.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iran peaked at 58,271 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 649.35, in 1996.
That places Iran 14th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 649.35 | — |
| 1997 | 860.98 | +32.6% |
| 1998 | 969.12 | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 1,181 | +21.9% |
| 2000 | 1,559 | +32.0% |
| 2001 | 1,910 | +22.5% |
| 2002 | 2,763 | +44.6% |
| 2003 | 3,896 | +41.0% |
| 2004 | 5,117 | +31.3% |
| 2005 | 7,046 | +37.7% |
| 2006 | 9,806 | +39.2% |
| 2007 | 12,669 | +29.2% |
| 2008 | 16,474 | +30.0% |
| 2009 | 19,982 | +21.3% |
| 2010 | 24,288 | +21.6% |
| 2011 | 30,244 | +24.5% |
| 2012 | 30,314 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 31,025 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 33,763 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 35,452 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 40,053 | +13.0% |
| 2017 | 44,578 | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 46,576 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 53,364 | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 56,585 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 58,050 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 58,271 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 55,085 | -5.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 55,085 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 116.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 55,085 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 22.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 915.21 | 649.35 | 1,181 | 4 |
| 2000s | 8,122 | 1,559 | 19,982 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,966 | 24,288 | 53,364 | 10 |
| 2020s | 56,998 | 55,085 | 58,271 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iran?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iran was 55,085 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 58,271 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 649.35 in 1996.
- How does Iran rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Iran ranks 14th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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