Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in North Korea

North Korea: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 269.28 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
269.28
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
117th
of 196 countries
All-time high
269.28
in 2023
All-time low
0.17
in 2001
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in North Korea, 1996–2023

01002003001996200920231996: 1.11997: 1.41998: 1.21999: 0.562000: 1.62001: 0.172002: 1.32003: 1.32004: 1.92005: 4.32006: 2.22007: 6.42008: 10.52009: 6.72010: 8.32011: 7.52012: 17.62013: 8.22014: 16.72015: 392016: 42.12017: 56.22018: 87.92019: 1432020: 177.42021: 238.92022: 247.72023: 269.3

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 North Korea stood at 269.28. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and up 3,171.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in North Korea peaked at 269.28 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.17, in 2001.

That places North Korea 117th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.07 0.56 1.38 4
2000s 3.64 0.17 10.46 10
2010s 42.66 7.52 143.03 10
2020s 233.32 177.37 269.28 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in North Korea?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in North Korea was 269.28 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 North Korea?
The highest recorded value was 269.28 in 2023.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in North Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.17 in 2001.
How does North Korea rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
North Korea ranks 117th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in North Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,171.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Korea 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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Indicator
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
Source
National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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