Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Libya

Libya: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals 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

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals 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: 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 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, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Libya?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Libya was 443.08 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 Libya?
The highest recorded value was 458.51 in 2021.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 36.86 in 1996.
How does Libya rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Libya ranks 104th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals 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 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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