Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 86.32 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sierra Leone, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 86.32 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 10.6% on the previous year and up 492.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sierra Leone peaked at 86.32 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.46, in 2002.
That places Sierra Leone 143rd 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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10.91 | — |
| 1997 | 16.51 | +51.3% |
| 1998 | 12.89 | -21.9% |
| 1999 | 4.12 | -68.0% |
| 2000 | 4.51 | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 4.83 | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 2.46 | -49.1% |
| 2003 | 2.81 | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 5.08 | +80.8% |
| 2005 | 4.01 | -21.1% |
| 2006 | 5.46 | +36.2% |
| 2007 | 4.39 | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 7.71 | +75.6% |
| 2009 | 8.66 | +12.3% |
| 2010 | 11.78 | +36.0% |
| 2011 | 10.62 | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 14.4 | +35.6% |
| 2013 | 14.58 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 19.59 | +34.4% |
| 2015 | 32.75 | +67.2% |
| 2016 | 46.05 | +40.6% |
| 2017 | 41.67 | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 40.34 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 52.07 | +29.1% |
| 2020 | 63.52 | +22.0% |
| 2021 | 73.66 | +16.0% |
| 2022 | 78.05 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 86.32 | +10.6% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 86.32 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 56% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 86.32 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 60% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.11 | 4.12 | 16.51 | 4 |
| 2000s | 4.99 | 2.46 | 8.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.39 | 10.62 | 52.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.39 | 63.52 | 86.32 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sierra Leone?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sierra Leone was 86.32 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 86.32 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.46 in 2002.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Sierra Leone ranks 143rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 492.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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