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
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Qatar, 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 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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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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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