Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 24,595 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia stood at 24,595. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and up 253.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saudi Arabia peaked at 24,595 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,555, in 1999.
Saudi Arabia ranks 20th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,655 | 1,555 | 1,709 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,919 | 1,584 | 2,847 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,884 | 3,572 | 12,290 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,852 | 16,099 | 24,595 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saudi Arabia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saudi Arabia was 24,595 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 24,595 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,555 in 1999.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 20th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 253.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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