Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Latvia

Latvia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 1,736 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,736
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
75th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,786
in 2021
All-time low
292.69
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

5001.0k1.5k2.0k1996200920231996: 339.71997: 411.91998: 328.11999: 332.12000: 292.72001: 355.22002: 372.22003: 294.82004: 306.22005: 460.52006: 404.42007: 481.12008: 642.72009: 7072010: 801.42011: 1.3k2012: 1.1k2013: 1.2k2014: 1.1k2015: 1.4k2016: 1.3k2017: 1.5k2018: 1.4k2019: 1.6k2020: 1.5k2021: 1.8k2022: 1.7k2023: 1.7k

Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Latvia recorded 1,736 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.

That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Latvia peaked at 1,786 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 292.69, in 2000.

Latvia ranks 75th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 352.97 328.14 411.93 4
2000s 431.69 292.69 706.98 10
2010s 1,279 801.35 1,561 10
2020s 1,671 1,506 1,786 4

Countries ranked near Latvia

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Latvia?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Latvia was 1,736 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 Latvia?
The highest recorded value was 1,786 in 2021.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Latvia?
The lowest recorded value was 292.69 in 2000.
How does Latvia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Latvia ranks 75th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Latvia?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Latvia 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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