Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Namibia
Namibia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 231.33 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Namibia, 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 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, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals 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.
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 |
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- 120 Trinidad and Tobago 245.56 compare
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- 122 Myanmar 233.94 compare
- 124 Fiji 217.87 compare
- 125 Mauritius 205.31 compare
- 126 Mozambique 204.82 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Namibia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Namibia was 231.33 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 233.51 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.5 in 1996.
- How does Namibia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Namibia ranks 123rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals 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 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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