Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Kenya
Kenya: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 2,079 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Kenya, 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 Kenya is 2,079, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 149.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Kenya peaked at 2,079 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 360.08, in 2000.
Kenya ranks 72nd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 392.39 | — |
| 1997 | 409.19 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 360.51 | -11.9% |
| 1999 | 362.13 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 360.08 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 404.9 | +12.4% |
| 2002 | 438.7 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 420.59 | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 446.27 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 458.23 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 472.3 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 531.41 | +12.5% |
| 2008 | 563.58 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 682.97 | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 732.84 | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 806.31 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 766.87 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 832.67 | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 920.51 | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 976.39 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 1,075 | +10.1% |
| 2017 | 1,168 | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 1,302 | +11.5% |
| 2019 | 1,447 | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 1,788 | +23.5% |
| 2021 | 1,992 | +11.4% |
| 2022 | 2,051 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 2,079 | +1.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 2,079 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 9.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 2,079 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 14.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 381.06 | 360.51 | 409.19 | 4 |
| 2000s | 477.9 | 360.08 | 682.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,003 | 732.84 | 1,447 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,977 | 1,788 | 2,079 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.377 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Kenya?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Kenya was 2,079 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 2,079 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 360.08 in 2000.
- How does Kenya rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Kenya ranks 72nd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 149.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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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