Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 14.84 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
14.84
Change on year
up 12.3%
World rank
179th
of 196 countries
All-time high
15
in 2018
All-time low
1.04
in 2002
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

0510151996200920231996: 3.81997: 8.91998: 81999: 9.72000: 5.32001: 2.42002: 12003: 3.92004: 2.62005: 3.12006: 6.62007: 4.62008: 2.92009: 3.82010: 9.32011: 7.32012: 3.42013: 42014: 82015: 13.42016: 14.52017: 10.42018: 152019: 12.72020: 14.12021: 13.72022: 13.22023: 14.8

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

Analysis

Solomon Islands recorded 14.84 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.3% on the previous year and up 270.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Solomon Islands peaked at 15 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.04, in 2002.

That places Solomon Islands 179th 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 7.62 3.83 9.71 4
2000s 3.61 1.04 6.59 10
2010s 9.79 3.37 15 10
2020s 13.98 13.22 14.84 4

Countries ranked near Solomon Islands

  1. 176 South Sudan 17.18 compare
  2. 177 Seychelles 15.17 compare
  3. 178 Bahamas 14.98 compare
  4. 180 Guinea-Bissau 13.7 compare
  5. 181 Antigua and Barbuda 13.43 compare
  6. 182 Vanuatu 11.87 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Solomon Islands?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Solomon Islands was 14.84 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 Solomon Islands?
The highest recorded value was 15 in 2018.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Solomon Islands?
The lowest recorded value was 1.04 in 2002.
How does Solomon Islands rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Solomon Islands ranks 179th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
Over the last ten years it is up 270.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Solomon Islands 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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