Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nepal

Nepal: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 1,591 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,591
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
77th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,647
in 2022
All-time low
55.62
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

05001.0k1.5k1996200920231996: 55.61997: 65.71998: 85.91999: 85.12000: 100.42001: 114.42002: 1232003: 233.52004: 222.42005: 294.22006: 359.82007: 382.82008: 342.12009: 375.32010: 365.42011: 368.42012: 378.22013: 409.72014: 4562015: 496.62016: 573.92017: 648.92018: 743.52019: 9172020: 1.3k2021: 1.6k2022: 1.6k2023: 1.6k

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 Nepal is 1,591, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 288.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nepal peaked at 1,647 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 55.62, in 1996.

Nepal ranks 77th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 73.06 55.62 85.87 4
2000s 254.78 100.36 382.76 10
2010s 535.75 365.43 916.97 10
2020s 1,552 1,345 1,647 4

Countries ranked near Nepal

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nepal?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nepal was 1,591 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 Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 1,647 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 55.62 in 1996.
How does Nepal rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Nepal ranks 77th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 288.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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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Indicator
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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