Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Niger

Niger: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 90.18 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
90.18
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
142nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
94.17
in 2022
All-time low
19.32
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

204060801001996200920231996: 19.31997: 37.31998: 35.51999: 27.62000: 252001: 25.82002: 20.22003: 23.82004: 22.52005: 21.22006: 29.42007: 29.42008: 272009: 54.12010: 66.42011: 31.42012: 30.82013: 31.12014: 48.72015: 52.42016: 50.12017: 56.22018: 64.52019: 86.32020: 87.42021: 65.72022: 94.22023: 90.2

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 Niger stood at 90.18.

The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 189.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Niger peaked at 94.17 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19.32, in 1996.

Niger ranks 142nd 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 Niger, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Niger, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 19.32
1997 37.3 +93.1%
1998 35.46 -4.9%
1999 27.63 -22.1%
2000 24.98 -9.6%
2001 25.78 +3.2%
2002 20.16 -21.8%
2003 23.75 +17.8%
2004 22.46 -5.4%
2005 21.18 -5.7%
2006 29.42 +38.9%
2007 29.41 -0.0%
2008 26.98 -8.3%
2009 54.08 +100.4%
2010 66.42 +22.8%
2011 31.39 -52.7%
2012 30.76 -2.0%
2013 31.11 +1.1%
2014 48.7 +56.5%
2015 52.42 +7.6%
2016 50.14 -4.3%
2017 56.23 +12.1%
2018 64.47 +14.7%
2019 86.31 +33.9%
2020 87.38 +1.2%
2021 65.74 -24.8%
2022 94.17 +43.2%
2023 90.18 -4.2%

Niger compared with similar countries

  • Niger's 90.18 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 59% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Niger's 90.18 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 63% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Niger changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2009 +100.4% 26.98 54.08

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 29.93 19.32 37.3 4
2000s 27.82 20.16 54.08 10
2010s 51.8 30.76 86.31 10
2020s 84.37 65.74 94.17 4

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 139 Bhutan 102.52 compare
  2. 140 Congo 95.66 compare
  3. 141 Gabon 90.57 compare
  4. 143 Sierra Leone 86.32 compare
  5. 144 Gambia 79.8 compare
  6. 145 Laos 72.2 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Niger?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Niger was 90.18 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 94.17 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 19.32 in 1996.
How does Niger rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Niger ranks 142nd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 189.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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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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
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Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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