Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Rwanda

Rwanda: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 433.51 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
433.51
Change on year
up 20.2%
World rank
106th
of 196 countries
All-time high
433.51
in 2023
All-time low
2.4
in 1999
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

01002003004001996200920231996: 7.91997: 8.41998: 9.41999: 2.42000: 3.22001: 4.12002: 3.62003: 7.22004: 9.12005: 6.82006: 192007: 20.52008: 28.92009: 332010: 43.62011: 46.82012: 53.82013: 59.52014: 88.22015: 91.22016: 119.82017: 117.92018: 156.72019: 189.22020: 277.92021: 332.32022: 360.62023: 433.5

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 Rwanda stood at 433.51. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.2% on the previous year and up 629.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Rwanda peaked at 433.51 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.4, in 1999.

That places Rwanda 106th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7.03 2.4 9.42 4
2000s 13.54 3.19 33.04 10
2010s 96.67 43.62 189.25 10
2020s 351.07 277.92 433.51 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Rwanda?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Rwanda was 433.51 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 Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 433.51 in 2023.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 2.4 in 1999.
How does Rwanda rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Rwanda ranks 106th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 629.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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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