Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mali

Mali: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 116.65 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
116.65
Change on year
down 19.6%
World rank
136th
of 196 countries
All-time high
145.1
in 2022
All-time low
16.01
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

0501001501996200920231996: 31.71997: 21.41998: 40.51999: 22.52000: 162001: 28.42002: 32.92003: 34.92004: 342005: 40.92006: 64.62007: 67.32008: 65.92009: 67.32010: 71.12011: 84.92012: 84.82013: 61.42014: 68.52015: 64.92016: 73.12017: 97.72018: 81.82019: 93.42020: 1202021: 137.52022: 145.12023: 116.7

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 Mali is 116.65, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.6% on the previous year and up 90.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mali peaked at 145.1 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16.01, in 2000.

That places Mali 136th 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 Mali, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mali, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 31.72
1997 21.45 -32.4%
1998 40.47 +88.7%
1999 22.48 -44.5%
2000 16.01 -28.8%
2001 28.39 +77.3%
2002 32.86 +15.7%
2003 34.86 +6.1%
2004 34.05 -2.3%
2005 40.93 +20.2%
2006 64.61 +57.9%
2007 67.32 +4.2%
2008 65.88 -2.1%
2009 67.29 +2.1%
2010 71.14 +5.7%
2011 84.88 +19.3%
2012 84.84 -0.0%
2013 61.41 -27.6%
2014 68.5 +11.5%
2015 64.89 -5.3%
2016 73.06 +12.6%
2017 97.69 +33.7%
2018 81.8 -16.3%
2019 93.36 +14.1%
2020 120.05 +28.6%
2021 137.47 +14.5%
2022 145.1 +5.6%
2023 116.65 -19.6%

Mali compared with similar countries

  • Mali's 116.65 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 76% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Mali's 116.65 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 81% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 29.03 21.45 40.47 4
2000s 45.22 16.01 67.32 10
2010s 78.16 61.41 97.69 10
2020s 129.82 116.65 145.1 4

Countries ranked near Mali

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mali?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mali was 116.65 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 Mali?
The highest recorded value was 145.1 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 16.01 in 2000.
How does Mali rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Mali ranks 136th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 90.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali 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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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
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Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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