Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iraq
Iraq: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 16,724 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iraq, 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 Iraq stood at 16,724. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.7% on the previous year and up 2,036.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iraq peaked at 16,724 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 60.65, in 1999.
That places Iraq 29th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 72.92 | — |
| 1997 | 79.67 | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 67.98 | -14.7% |
| 1999 | 60.65 | -10.8% |
| 2000 | 91.98 | +51.7% |
| 2001 | 89.11 | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 103.31 | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 118.94 | +15.1% |
| 2004 | 91.99 | -22.7% |
| 2005 | 136.26 | +48.1% |
| 2006 | 245.98 | +80.5% |
| 2007 | 239.88 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 305.06 | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 361.71 | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 527.88 | +45.9% |
| 2011 | 577.89 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 817.69 | +41.5% |
| 2013 | 782.9 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 766.61 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 804.81 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 1,152 | +43.1% |
| 2017 | 1,896 | +64.7% |
| 2018 | 3,119 | +64.5% |
| 2019 | 5,509 | +76.6% |
| 2020 | 6,834 | +24.1% |
| 2021 | 8,690 | +27.1% |
| 2022 | 12,326 | +41.9% |
| 2023 | 16,724 | +35.7% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 16,724 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 35.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 16,724 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 6.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 70.31 | 60.65 | 79.67 | 4 |
| 2000s | 178.42 | 89.11 | 361.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,595 | 527.88 | 5,509 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,144 | 6,834 | 16,724 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iraq?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Iraq was 16,724 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 16,724 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.65 in 1999.
- How does Iraq rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Iraq ranks 29th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,036.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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