Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nauru
Nauru: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 0.13 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nauru, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nauru stood at 0.13.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 51.9% on the previous year and down 61.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nauru peaked at 0.9 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.
That places Nauru 196th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Nauru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0.25 | — |
| 1998 | 0.14 | -44.0% |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0.33 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0.23 | — |
| 2005 | 0.5 | +117.4% |
| 2006 | 0.27 | -46.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0.67 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0.74 | — |
| 2012 | 0.5 | -32.4% |
| 2013 | 0.34 | -32.0% |
| 2014 | 0.37 | +8.8% |
| 2015 | 0.33 | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 0.25 | -24.2% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0.33 | — |
| 2020 | 0.9 | +172.7% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0.27 | — |
| 2023 | 0.13 | -51.9% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 0.13 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 0% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 0.13 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 225.91, 0% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0975 | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.2 | 0 | 0.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.286 | 0 | 0.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.325 | 0 | 0.9 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nauru?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nauru was 0.13 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 Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 0.9 in 2020.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
- How does Nauru rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Nauru ranks 196th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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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