Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ireland
Ireland: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 8,720 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ireland, 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 Ireland is 8,720, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ireland peaked at 9,217 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,122, in 1996.
Ireland ranks 46th of 196 regions on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,229 | 2,122 | 2,314 | 4 |
| 2000s | 4,234 | 2,608 | 6,264 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,132 | 6,809 | 7,764 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,787 | 8,401 | 9,217 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ireland?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Ireland was 8,720 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 9,217 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,122 in 1996.
- How does Ireland rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Ireland ranks 46th out of 196 regions with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland 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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