Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Romania

Romania: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 10,713 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
10,713
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
41st
of 196 countries
All-time high
10,813
in 2021
All-time low
1,764
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k1996200920231996: 1.8k1997: 2.0k1998: 2.1k1999: 2.1k2000: 2.3k2001: 2.3k2002: 2.3k2003: 2.5k2004: 2.7k2005: 3.3k2006: 3.6k2007: 4.9k2008: 6.9k2009: 8.6k2010: 9.8k2011: 9.6k2012: 9.7k2013: 9.6k2014: 9.6k2015: 10.2k2016: 9.3k2017: 9.6k2018: 9.2k2019: 10.3k2020: 9.7k2021: 10.8k2022: 10.5k2023: 10.7k

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 Romania is 10,713, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 11.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Romania peaked at 10,813 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,764, in 1996.

Romania ranks 41st of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2,003 1,764 2,138 4
2000s 3,939 2,270 8,600 10
2010s 9,685 9,157 10,251 10
2020s 10,432 9,723 10,813 4

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 38 Czechia 13,409 compare
  2. 39 Singapore 11,894 compare
  3. 40 Finland 11,224 compare
  4. 42 Vietnam 10,644 compare
  5. 43 Nigeria 9,799 compare
  6. 44 Morocco 9,725 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 Romania?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Romania was 10,713 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 Romania?
The highest recorded value was 10,813 in 2021.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 1,764 in 1996.
How does Romania rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Romania ranks 41st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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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Indicator
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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