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
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Oman, 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 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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 118.37 | — |
| 1997 | 123.5 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 157.74 | +27.7% |
| 1999 | 148.2 | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 208.8 | +40.9% |
| 2001 | 236.03 | +13.0% |
| 2002 | 249.47 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 303.52 | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 310.8 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 327.98 | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 350.4 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 410.85 | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 445.81 | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 486.75 | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 528.58 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 584.53 | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 579.51 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 651.45 | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 670.43 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 737.17 | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 753.75 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 802.34 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 781.57 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 956.32 | +22.4% |
| 2020 | 1,040 | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 1,320 | +27.0% |
| 2022 | 1,487 | +12.6% |
| 2023 | 1,640 | +10.3% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 1,640 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 30% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Oman's 1,640 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 66% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More reference data data for Oman
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0104 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2727 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0349 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0149 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0087 (2050)
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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