Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Singapore
Singapore: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 11,894 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Singapore, 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 Singapore stood at 11,894.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Singapore peaked at 12,432 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2,440, in 1996.
Singapore ranks 39th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,215 | 2,440 | 4,040 | 4 |
| 2000s | 7,122 | 4,813 | 8,968 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,236 | 9,900 | 12,326 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,226 | 11,894 | 12,432 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Singapore?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Singapore was 11,894 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 12,432 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,440 in 1996.
- How does Singapore rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Singapore ranks 39th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Singapore 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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