Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 69.76 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea is 69.76, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 14.8% on the previous year and up 31.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Papua New Guinea peaked at 86.16 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 38.42, in 2005.
That places Papua New Guinea 146th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 86.16 | — |
| 1997 | 73.82 | -14.3% |
| 1998 | 73.97 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 69.88 | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 64.24 | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 76.27 | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 51.99 | -31.8% |
| 2003 | 52.98 | +1.9% |
| 2004 | 42.64 | -19.5% |
| 2005 | 38.42 | -9.9% |
| 2006 | 48.87 | +27.2% |
| 2007 | 60.76 | +24.3% |
| 2008 | 58 | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 41.02 | -29.3% |
| 2010 | 49.73 | +21.2% |
| 2011 | 41.6 | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 61.32 | +47.4% |
| 2013 | 53.22 | -13.2% |
| 2014 | 60.23 | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 58.49 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 57.91 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 61.28 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 57.76 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 69.73 | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 61.12 | -12.3% |
| 2021 | 80.07 | +31.0% |
| 2022 | 81.9 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 69.76 | -14.8% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 69.76 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 30% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 69.76 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 225.91, 31% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 75.96 | 69.88 | 86.16 | 4 |
| 2000s | 53.52 | 38.42 | 76.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.13 | 41.6 | 69.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.21 | 61.12 | 81.9 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
More reference data data for Papua New Guinea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3515 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0007 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3515 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6846 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5295 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2811 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0038 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Papua New Guinea?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Papua New Guinea was 69.76 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 86.16 in 1996.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.42 in 2005.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 146th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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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