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
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nepal, 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 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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 55.62 | — |
| 1997 | 65.65 | +18.0% |
| 1998 | 85.87 | +30.8% |
| 1999 | 85.08 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 100.36 | +18.0% |
| 2001 | 114.36 | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 122.98 | +7.5% |
| 2003 | 233.5 | +89.9% |
| 2004 | 222.44 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 294.21 | +32.3% |
| 2006 | 359.82 | +22.3% |
| 2007 | 382.76 | +6.4% |
| 2008 | 342.11 | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 375.26 | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 365.43 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 368.4 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 378.23 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 409.68 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 456.02 | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 496.56 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 573.85 | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 648.89 | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 743.49 | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 916.97 | +23.3% |
| 2020 | 1,345 | +46.6% |
| 2021 | 1,627 | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 1,647 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 1,591 | -3.4% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 1,591 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 6.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 1,591 is below the median for South Asia, which is 1,956, 81% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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