Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Qatar

Qatar: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 2,471 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,471
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
69th
of 196 countries
All-time high
2,522
in 2021
All-time low
44.04
in 1997
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k1996200920231996: 45.51997: 441998: 54.31999: 44.12000: 44.12001: 75.42002: 89.82003: 106.72004: 137.12005: 164.92006: 189.42007: 218.22008: 292.42009: 3212010: 3942011: 449.52012: 6112013: 797.32014: 1.1k2015: 1.2k2016: 1.4k2017: 1.4k2018: 1.5k2019: 1.7k2020: 2.2k2021: 2.5k2022: 2.5k2023: 2.5k

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 Qatar stood at 2,471.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 210.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Qatar peaked at 2,522 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 44.04, in 1997.

That places Qatar 69th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Qatar, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 45.52
1997 44.04 -3.3%
1998 54.33 +23.4%
1999 44.13 -18.8%
2000 44.06 -0.2%
2001 75.39 +71.1%
2002 89.85 +19.2%
2003 106.66 +18.7%
2004 137.09 +28.5%
2005 164.89 +20.3%
2006 189.37 +14.8%
2007 218.23 +15.2%
2008 292.42 +34.0%
2009 320.98 +9.8%
2010 394.04 +22.8%
2011 449.46 +14.1%
2012 611.05 +36.0%
2013 797.31 +30.5%
2014 1,114 +39.7%
2015 1,172 +5.3%
2016 1,422 +21.3%
2017 1,411 -0.8%
2018 1,500 +6.3%
2019 1,747 +16.5%
2020 2,230 +27.6%
2021 2,522 +13.1%
2022 2,451 -2.8%
2023 2,471 +0.8%

Qatar compared with similar countries

  • Qatar's 2,471 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 46% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
  • Qatar's 2,471 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 47.01 44.04 54.33 4
2000s 163.89 44.06 320.98 10
2010s 1,062 394.04 1,747 10
2020s 2,419 2,230 2,522 4

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 66 Ecuador 3,530 compare
  2. 67 Ghana 3,270 compare
  3. 68 Lithuania 2,673 compare
  4. 70 Sri Lanka 2,322 compare
  5. 71 Lebanon 2,079 compare
  6. 72 Kenya 2,079 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 Qatar?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Qatar was 2,471 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 Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 2,522 in 2021.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 44.04 in 1997.
How does Qatar rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Qatar ranks 69th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 210.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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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196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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