Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Pakistan
Pakistan: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 20,519 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan stood at 20,519.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 198.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Pakistan peaked at 20,955 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 727.91, in 1996.
That places Pakistan 25th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 868.45 | 727.91 | 989.48 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,393 | 1,037 | 4,732 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,610 | 5,381 | 14,994 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,520 | 16,903 | 20,955 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Pakistan?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Pakistan was 20,519 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 20,955 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 727.91 in 1996.
- How does Pakistan rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Pakistan ranks 25th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 198.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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