Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Japan
Japan: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 96,543 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Japan, 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 Japan is 96,543, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Japan peaked at 112,743 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 88,807, in 1996.
Japan ranks 6th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 88,807 | — |
| 1997 | 91,890 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 92,246 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 94,195 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 96,607 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 96,103 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 98,708 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 101,128 | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 103,608 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 111,936 | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 112,743 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 108,598 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 106,637 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 107,477 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 107,213 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 109,048 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 107,470 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 106,968 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 103,354 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 100,597 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 101,167 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 101,854 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 101,999 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 100,156 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 100,403 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 106,310 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 102,423 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 96,543 | -5.7% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 96,543 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 17.8× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Japan's 96,543 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 225.91, 427.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 91,785 | 88,807 | 94,195 | 4 |
| 2000s | 104,355 | 96,103 | 112,743 | 10 |
| 2010s | 103,983 | 100,156 | 109,048 | 10 |
| 2020s | 101,420 | 96,543 | 106,310 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Japan?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Japan was 96,543 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 112,743 in 2006.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 88,807 in 1996.
- How does Japan rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Japan ranks 6th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan 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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