Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 40.65 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nicaragua, 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 Nicaragua stood at 40.65.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 47.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nicaragua peaked at 52.82 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 7.13, in 2002.
That places Nicaragua 157th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15.86 | — |
| 1997 | 19.79 | +24.8% |
| 1998 | 13.59 | -31.3% |
| 1999 | 8.78 | -35.4% |
| 2000 | 14.14 | +61.0% |
| 2001 | 10.86 | -23.2% |
| 2002 | 7.13 | -34.3% |
| 2003 | 14.66 | +105.6% |
| 2004 | 17.2 | +17.3% |
| 2005 | 21.86 | +27.1% |
| 2006 | 32.81 | +50.1% |
| 2007 | 21.5 | -34.5% |
| 2008 | 27.39 | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 28.21 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 30.37 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 28.8 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 30.93 | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 27.57 | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 30.06 | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 26.67 | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 37.93 | +42.2% |
| 2017 | 52.82 | +39.3% |
| 2018 | 29.19 | -44.7% |
| 2019 | 35.16 | +20.5% |
| 2020 | 38.33 | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 42.73 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 43.07 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 40.65 | -5.6% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 40.65 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 40.65 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 28% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.5 | 8.78 | 19.79 | 4 |
| 2000s | 19.58 | 7.13 | 32.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.95 | 26.67 | 52.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.2 | 38.33 | 43.07 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.76 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.12 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nicaragua?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nicaragua was 40.65 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 52.82 in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.13 in 2002.
- How does Nicaragua rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Nicaragua ranks 157th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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