Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Jamaica
Jamaica: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 161.41 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Jamaica, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 161.41 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Jamaica peaked at 219.54 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 95.74, in 1998.
Jamaica ranks 130th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 125.32 | — |
| 1997 | 107.26 | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 95.74 | -10.7% |
| 1999 | 113.34 | +18.4% |
| 2000 | 107.05 | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 151.66 | +41.7% |
| 2002 | 147.12 | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 139.52 | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 169.11 | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 145.14 | -14.2% |
| 2006 | 142.2 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 174.99 | +23.1% |
| 2008 | 219.54 | +25.5% |
| 2009 | 199.93 | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 173.53 | -13.2% |
| 2011 | 196.88 | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 207.26 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 197.81 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 207.16 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 151.56 | -26.8% |
| 2016 | 160.48 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 164.91 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 195.95 | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 143.89 | -26.6% |
| 2020 | 157.91 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 185.06 | +17.2% |
| 2022 | 144.46 | -21.9% |
| 2023 | 161.41 | +11.7% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 161.41 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 34% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 161.41 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110.41 | 95.74 | 125.32 | 4 |
| 2000s | 159.63 | 107.05 | 219.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 179.94 | 143.89 | 207.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.21 | 144.46 | 185.06 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 127 Cambodia 200.77 compare
- 128 Bolivia 196.72 compare
- 129 Afghanistan 168.85 compare
- 131 Tajikistan 158.35 compare
- 132 Madagascar 153.44 compare
- 133 Somalia 151.88 compare
More reference data data for Jamaica
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.045 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1508 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.8486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0015 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Jamaica?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Jamaica was 161.41 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 219.54 in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 95.74 in 1998.
- How does Jamaica rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Jamaica ranks 130th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jamaica 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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