Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Oman

Oman: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 1,640 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,640
Change on year
up 10.3%
World rank
76th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,640
in 2023
All-time low
118.37
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

05001.0k1.5k1996200920231996: 118.41997: 123.51998: 157.71999: 148.22000: 208.82001: 2362002: 249.52003: 303.52004: 310.82005: 3282006: 350.42007: 410.92008: 445.82009: 486.82010: 528.62011: 584.52012: 579.52013: 651.52014: 670.42015: 737.22016: 753.82017: 802.32018: 781.62019: 956.32020: 1.0k2021: 1.3k2022: 1.5k2023: 1.6k

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 Oman is 1,640, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

The figure is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 151.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Oman peaked at 1,640 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 118.37, in 1996.

Oman ranks 76th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 136.95 118.37 157.74 4
2000s 333.04 208.8 486.75 10
2010s 704.56 528.58 956.32 10
2020s 1,372 1,040 1,640 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Oman?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Oman was 1,640 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 Oman?
The highest recorded value was 1,640 in 2023.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 118.37 in 1996.
How does Oman rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Oman ranks 76th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is up 151.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Oman 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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Indicator
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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