Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malta
Malta: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 497.77 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malta, 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 Malta is 497.77, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.1% on the previous year and up 72.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malta peaked at 593.4 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 40.61, in 1996.
Malta ranks 100th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 40.61 | — |
| 1997 | 50.58 | +24.6% |
| 1998 | 53.68 | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 57.01 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 45.34 | -20.5% |
| 2001 | 55.48 | +22.4% |
| 2002 | 54.72 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 82.2 | +50.2% |
| 2004 | 59.54 | -27.6% |
| 2005 | 80.98 | +36.0% |
| 2006 | 91.55 | +13.1% |
| 2007 | 106.67 | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 179.34 | +68.1% |
| 2009 | 171.71 | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 192.86 | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 195.53 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 248.37 | +27.0% |
| 2013 | 289.17 | +16.4% |
| 2014 | 278.98 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 326.14 | +16.9% |
| 2016 | 360.76 | +10.6% |
| 2017 | 422.9 | +17.2% |
| 2018 | 430.93 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 412.83 | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 507.89 | +23.0% |
| 2021 | 519.44 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 593.4 | +14.2% |
| 2023 | 497.77 | -16.1% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 497.77 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 9% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Malta's 497.77 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 20% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.47 | 40.61 | 57.01 | 4 |
| 2000s | 92.75 | 45.34 | 179.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 315.85 | 192.86 | 430.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 529.62 | 497.77 | 593.4 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malta?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Malta was 497.77 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 593.4 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.61 in 1996.
- How does Malta rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Malta ranks 100th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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