Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mozambique

Mozambique: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 204.82 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
204.82
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
126th
of 196 countries
All-time high
219.18
in 2021
All-time low
13.02
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

0501001502001996200920231996: 131997: 20.71998: 26.11999: 21.72000: 22.52001: 32.12002: 23.82003: 26.22004: 32.62005: 38.92006: 44.62007: 41.82008: 47.92009: 54.22010: 45.32011: 73.52012: 62.52013: 692014: 81.52015: 103.82016: 105.52017: 130.52018: 145.52019: 155.52020: 171.82021: 219.22022: 196.72023: 204.8

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 Mozambique is 204.82, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 196.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mozambique peaked at 219.18 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 13.02, in 1996.

That places Mozambique 126th 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 Mozambique, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mozambique, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 13.02
1997 20.66 +58.7%
1998 26.12 +26.4%
1999 21.68 -17.0%
2000 22.54 +4.0%
2001 32.12 +42.5%
2002 23.8 -25.9%
2003 26.25 +10.3%
2004 32.58 +24.1%
2005 38.87 +19.3%
2006 44.56 +14.6%
2007 41.8 -6.2%
2008 47.93 +14.7%
2009 54.19 +13.1%
2010 45.26 -16.5%
2011 73.52 +62.4%
2012 62.54 -14.9%
2013 69.05 +10.4%
2014 81.5 +18.0%
2015 103.79 +27.3%
2016 105.53 +1.7%
2017 130.48 +23.6%
2018 145.47 +11.5%
2019 155.48 +6.9%
2020 171.85 +10.5%
2021 219.18 +27.5%
2022 196.72 -10.2%
2023 204.82 +4.1%

Mozambique compared with similar countries

  • Mozambique's 204.82 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Mozambique's 204.82 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 20.37 13.02 26.12 4
2000s 36.46 22.54 54.19 10
2010s 97.26 45.26 155.48 10
2020s 198.14 171.85 219.18 4

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 123 Namibia 231.33 compare
  2. 124 Fiji 217.87 compare
  3. 125 Mauritius 205.31 compare
  4. 127 Cambodia 200.77 compare
  5. 128 Bolivia 196.72 compare
  6. 129 Afghanistan 168.85 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mozambique?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Mozambique was 204.82 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 Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 219.18 in 2021.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 13.02 in 1996.
How does Mozambique rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Mozambique ranks 126th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 196.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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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