Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Samoa

Samoa: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 21.85 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
21.85
Change on year
up 43.8%
World rank
170th
of 196 countries
All-time high
24.01
in 2021
All-time low
2.51
in 2012
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

5101520251996200920231996: 2.71997: 4.51998: 4.51999: 6.52000: 6.72001: 7.82002: 7.32003: 4.82004: 4.82005: 4.62006: 11.92007: 4.62008: 3.62009: 4.42010: 5.72011: 5.72012: 2.52013: 4.42014: 10.22015: 10.22016: 7.42017: 9.42018: 11.82019: 10.22020: 21.52021: 242022: 15.22023: 21.9

Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Samoa recorded 21.85 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.

That represents a change of up 43.8% on the previous year and up 394.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Samoa peaked at 24.01 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.51, in 2012.

That places Samoa 170th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.52 2.67 6.47 4
2000s 6.05 3.63 11.88 10
2010s 7.74 2.51 11.8 10
2020s 20.64 15.2 24.01 4

Countries ranked near Samoa

  1. 167 Eritrea 29.08 compare
  2. 168 Suriname 26.34 compare
  3. 169 Central African Republic 25.75 compare
  4. 171 East Timor 20.7 compare
  5. 172 San Marino 20.09 compare
  6. 173 Cape Verde 18.34 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Samoa?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Samoa was 21.85 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 Samoa?
The highest recorded value was 24.01 in 2021.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Samoa?
The lowest recorded value was 2.51 in 2012.
How does Samoa rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Samoa ranks 170th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Samoa?
Over the last ten years it is up 394.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Samoa 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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