Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 4.71 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
4.71
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
187th
of 196 countries
All-time high
4.71
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 1999
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sao Tome and Principe, 1996–2023

0123451996200920231996: 1.71997: 11998: 0.051999: 02000: 0.372001: 0.832002: 0.782003: 1.82004: 0.332005: 0.252006: 0.972007: 1.32008: 02009: 1.82010: 2.22011: 02012: 0.522013: 0.162014: 1.22015: 1.42016: 0.872017: 0.882018: 0.862019: 2.42020: 2.82021: 42022: 4.42023: 4.7

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

Analysis

Sao Tome and Principe recorded 4.71 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 2,843.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 4.71 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1999.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 187th 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 0.68 0 1.67 4
2000s 0.839 0 1.78 10
2010s 1.06 0 2.37 10
2020s 3.96 2.78 4.71 4

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 184 Comoros 8.01 compare
  2. 185 Palau 5.04 compare
  3. 186 Tonga 4.85 compare
  4. 188 Micronesia (country) 3.74 compare
  5. 189 Dominica 3.7 compare
  6. 190 Equatorial Guinea 3.44 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places β†’

More reference data data for Sao Tome and Principe

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sao Tome and Principe?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sao Tome and Principe was 4.71 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 4.71 in 2023.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1999.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 187th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,843.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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