Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) in Libya

Libya: Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) was 443.08 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
443.08
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
104th
of 196 countries
All-time high
458.51
in 2021
All-time low
36.86
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific and technical journal articles in Libya, 1996–2023

01002003004005001996200920231996: 36.91997: 421998: 54.11999: 39.42000: 61.42001: 45.92002: 41.12003: 522004: 66.62005: 78.62006: 92.42007: 118.22008: 133.42009: 233.42010: 292.72011: 123.22012: 146.12013: 1962014: 190.52015: 171.22016: 136.62017: 165.82018: 155.92019: 186.32020: 251.82021: 458.52022: 407.72023: 443.1

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Libya is 443.08, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 126.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Libya peaked at 458.51 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 36.86, in 1996.

That places Libya 104th 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.

Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) in Libya, year by year

Annual values for Scientific and technical journal articles in Libya, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 36.86 —
1997 41.98 +13.9%
1998 54.13 +28.9%
1999 39.42 -27.2%
2000 61.41 +55.8%
2001 45.89 -25.3%
2002 41.14 -10.4%
2003 52.05 +26.5%
2004 66.62 +28.0%
2005 78.63 +18.0%
2006 92.37 +17.5%
2007 118.16 +27.9%
2008 133.41 +12.9%
2009 233.42 +75.0%
2010 292.68 +25.4%
2011 123.2 -57.9%
2012 146.09 +18.6%
2013 196.02 +34.2%
2014 190.48 -2.8%
2015 171.2 -10.1%
2016 136.57 -20.2%
2017 165.79 +21.4%
2018 155.89 -6.0%
2019 186.28 +19.5%
2020 251.83 +35.2%
2021 458.51 +82.1%
2022 407.68 -11.1%
2023 443.08 +8.7%

Libya compared with similar countries

  • Libya's 443.08 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 94% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Libya's 443.08 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 43.1 36.86 54.13 4
2000s 92.31 41.14 233.42 10
2010s 176.42 123.2 292.68 10
2020s 390.27 251.83 458.51 4

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 101 Senegal 489.62 compare
  2. 102 Venezuela 474.63 compare
  3. 103 Sudan 470.62 compare
  4. 105 Benin 437.17 compare
  5. 106 Rwanda 433.51 compare
  6. 107 Yemen 404.01 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific and technical journal articles in Libya?
Scientific and technical journal articles in Libya was 443.08 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 458.51 in 2021.
What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 36.86 in 1996.
How does Libya rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
Libya ranks 104th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is up 126.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Scientific and technical journal articles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Scientific and technical journal articles
Source
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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