Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in New Zealand
New Zealand: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 8,096 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand is 8,096, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in New Zealand peaked at 8,960 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,749, in 1996.
That places New Zealand 51st out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,062 | 3,749 | 4,361 | 4 |
| 2000s | 5,284 | 4,325 | 6,640 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,894 | 6,906 | 8,679 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,609 | 8,096 | 8,960 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in New Zealand?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in New Zealand was 8,096 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 8,960 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,749 in 1996.
- How does New Zealand rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- New Zealand ranks 51st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this New Zealand 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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