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
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Libya, 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 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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Libya, year by year
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1144 (2050)
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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