Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nigeria
Nigeria: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 9,799 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria stood at 9,799. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 223.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nigeria peaked at 9,799 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 884.83, in 1998.
Nigeria ranks 43rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 908.53 | — |
| 1997 | 924.25 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 884.83 | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 962.82 | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 1,036 | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 1,059 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 1,220 | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 1,313 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 1,471 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 1,780 | +21.0% |
| 2006 | 1,926 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 2,102 | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 2,219 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 2,830 | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 3,101 | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 3,316 | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 2,992 | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 3,034 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 3,387 | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 3,404 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 3,764 | +10.6% |
| 2017 | 4,385 | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 5,097 | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 6,509 | +27.7% |
| 2020 | 8,324 | +27.9% |
| 2021 | 9,264 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 9,649 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 9,799 | +1.6% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 9,799 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 42.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 9,799 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 68.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 920.11 | 884.83 | 962.82 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,696 | 1,036 | 2,830 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,899 | 2,992 | 6,509 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,259 | 8,324 | 9,799 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nigeria?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Nigeria was 9,799 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 9,799 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 884.83 in 1998.
- How does Nigeria rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Nigeria ranks 43rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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