Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Portugal
Portugal: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 18,225 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Portugal, 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 Portugal stood at 18,225.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 34.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Portugal peaked at 18,388 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,211, in 1996.
That places Portugal 27th 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 | 2,700 | 2,211 | 3,129 | 4 |
| 2000s | 5,981 | 3,329 | 9,383 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,535 | 10,421 | 15,862 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,814 | 16,429 | 18,388 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Portugal?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Portugal was 18,225 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 18,388 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,211 in 1996.
- How does Portugal rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Portugal ranks 27th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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