Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malaysia
Malaysia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 23,691 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 23,691, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 66.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malaysia peaked at 23,691 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 800.64, in 1996.
That places Malaysia 21st out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 800.64 | — |
| 1997 | 887.13 | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 921.2 | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 993.41 | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 1,327 | +33.6% |
| 2001 | 1,171 | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 1,486 | +26.9% |
| 2003 | 1,755 | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 2,090 | +19.1% |
| 2005 | 2,495 | +19.4% |
| 2006 | 3,186 | +27.7% |
| 2007 | 3,739 | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 5,803 | +55.2% |
| 2009 | 7,766 | +33.8% |
| 2010 | 10,816 | +39.3% |
| 2011 | 13,292 | +22.9% |
| 2012 | 13,745 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 14,205 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 15,764 | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 17,240 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 17,827 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 18,868 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 17,629 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 18,671 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 18,858 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 22,348 | +18.5% |
| 2022 | 23,520 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 23,691 | +0.7% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 23,691 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 50.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 23,691 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 225.91, 104.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 900.6 | 800.64 | 993.41 | 4 |
| 2000s | 3,082 | 1,171 | 7,766 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,806 | 10,816 | 18,868 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,104 | 18,858 | 23,691 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 18 Netherlands 32,207 compare
- 19 Poland 31,218 compare
- 20 Saudi Arabia 24,595 compare
- 22 Egypt 22,854 compare
- 23 Switzerland 22,804 compare
- 24 Sweden 21,244 compare
More reference data data for Malaysia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5869 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1487 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8098 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malaysia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malaysia was 23,691 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 23,691 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 800.64 in 1996.
- How does Malaysia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Malaysia ranks 21st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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