Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) in Namibia
Namibia: Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) was 231.33 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
231.33
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
123rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
233.51
in 2021
All-time low
18.5
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia is 231.33, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 181.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia peaked at 233.51 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18.5, in 1996.
Namibia ranks 123rd 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.
Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 18.5 | — |
| 1997 | 30.79 | +66.4% |
| 1998 | 46 | +49.4% |
| 1999 | 29.23 | -36.5% |
| 2000 | 20.76 | -29.0% |
| 2001 | 45.23 | +117.9% |
| 2002 | 35.69 | -21.1% |
| 2003 | 46.11 | +29.2% |
| 2004 | 32.65 | -29.2% |
| 2005 | 53.48 | +63.8% |
| 2006 | 33.53 | -37.3% |
| 2007 | 39.6 | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 32.4 | -18.2% |
| 2009 | 32.39 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 37.81 | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 48.63 | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 63.72 | +31.0% |
| 2013 | 82.32 | +29.2% |
| 2014 | 88.43 | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 98.3 | +11.2% |
| 2016 | 98.91 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 112.41 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 154.33 | +37.3% |
| 2019 | 153.09 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 208.52 | +36.2% |
| 2021 | 233.51 | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 213.89 | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 231.33 | +8.2% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 231.33 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 231.33 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.13 | 18.5 | 46 | 4 |
| 2000s | 37.18 | 20.76 | 53.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 93.8 | 37.81 | 154.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 221.81 | 208.52 | 233.51 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 120 Trinidad and Tobago 245.56 compare
- 121 Democratic Republic of Congo 243.06 compare
- 122 Myanmar 233.94 compare
- 124 Fiji 217.87 compare
- 125 Mauritius 205.31 compare
- 126 Mozambique 204.82 compare
More reference data data for Namibia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0579 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0157 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1306 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0853 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Namibia was 231.33 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 233.51 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.5 in 1996.
- How does Namibia rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Namibia ranks 123rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Scientific and technical journal articles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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