Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Panama

Panama: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 282.01 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
282.01
Change on year
down 24.0%
World rank
115th
of 196 countries
All-time high
370.87
in 2022
All-time low
42.75
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

01002003004001996200920231996: 65.91997: 46.91998: 49.21999: 50.62000: 42.82001: 59.22002: 53.62003: 63.32004: 63.32005: 76.12006: 812007: 94.42008: 112.12009: 116.62010: 117.22011: 126.92012: 152.12013: 150.22014: 163.72015: 161.12016: 1532017: 1772018: 167.82019: 2652020: 249.52021: 282.12022: 370.92023: 282

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 Panama is 282.01, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.0% on the previous year and up 87.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Panama peaked at 370.87 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 42.75, in 2000.

Panama ranks 115th 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 Panama, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Panama, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 65.89
1997 46.94 -28.8%
1998 49.16 +4.7%
1999 50.56 +2.8%
2000 42.75 -15.4%
2001 59.24 +38.6%
2002 53.59 -9.5%
2003 63.29 +18.1%
2004 63.26 -0.0%
2005 76.14 +20.4%
2006 81.03 +6.4%
2007 94.41 +16.5%
2008 112.12 +18.8%
2009 116.61 +4.0%
2010 117.23 +0.5%
2011 126.94 +8.3%
2012 152.08 +19.8%
2013 150.2 -1.2%
2014 163.66 +9.0%
2015 161.14 -1.5%
2016 153 -5.1%
2017 177.04 +15.7%
2018 167.78 -5.2%
2019 265.02 +58.0%
2020 249.53 -5.8%
2021 282.05 +13.0%
2022 370.87 +31.5%
2023 282.01 -24.0%

Panama compared with similar countries

  • Panama's 282.01 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 5% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
  • Panama's 282.01 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 1.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 53.14 46.94 65.89 4
2000s 76.24 42.75 116.61 10
2010s 163.41 117.23 265.02 10
2020s 296.12 249.53 370.87 4

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 112 Moldova 335.06 compare
  2. 113 Kyrgyzstan 326.91 compare
  3. 114 Albania 319.46 compare
  4. 116 Mongolia 276.87 compare
  5. 117 North Korea 269.28 compare
  6. 118 Montenegro 254.67 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 Panama?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Panama was 282.01 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 Panama?
The highest recorded value was 370.87 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 42.75 in 2000.
How does Panama rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Panama ranks 115th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is up 87.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama 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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