Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 604.62 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Puerto Rico, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Puerto Rico recorded 604.62 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.
The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Puerto Rico peaked at 709.57 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 384.14, in 2000.
That places Puerto Rico 95th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 416.61 | — |
| 1997 | 451.09 | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 429.68 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 397.75 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 384.14 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 412.04 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 428.93 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 544.78 | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 515.22 | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 564.71 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 695.37 | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 671.95 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 687.32 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 648.62 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 709.57 | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 619.64 | -12.7% |
| 2012 | 623.15 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 575.58 | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 594.26 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 573.61 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 597.35 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 559.6 | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 551.9 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 545.14 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 570.41 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 556.86 | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 548.49 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 604.62 | +10.2% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 604.62 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 11% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 604.62 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 4.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 423.78 | 397.75 | 451.09 | 4 |
| 2000s | 555.31 | 384.14 | 695.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 594.98 | 545.14 | 709.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 570.1 | 548.49 | 604.62 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 326.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 1,009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 34.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0011 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 34.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 36.05 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Puerto Rico?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Puerto Rico was 604.62 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 Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 709.57 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 384.14 in 2000.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Puerto Rico ranks 95th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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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