Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Somalia

Somalia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 151.88 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
151.88
Change on year
up 42.7%
World rank
133rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
151.88
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 2001
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

0501001501996200920231996: 1.31997: 1.91998: 0.481999: 0.832000: 0.32001: 02002: 1.72003: 1.82004: 1.12005: 02006: 1.52007: 02008: 1.62009: 2.82010: 2.22011: 1.92012: 1.42013: 6.32014: 5.52015: 5.52016: 3.82017: 10.12018: 9.72019: 18.42020: 34.82021: 53.72022: 106.42023: 151.9

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Somalia is 151.88, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.7% on the previous year and up 2,307.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Somalia peaked at 151.88 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.

That places Somalia 133rd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.13 0.48 1.9 4
2000s 1.08 0 2.75 10
2010s 6.47 1.43 18.45 10
2020s 86.7 34.77 151.88 4

Countries ranked near Somalia

  1. 130 Jamaica 161.41 compare
  2. 131 Tajikistan 158.35 compare
  3. 132 Madagascar 153.44 compare
  4. 134 Togo 135.94 compare
  5. 135 Honduras 130.35 compare
  6. 136 Mali 116.65 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Somalia?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Somalia was 151.88 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 Somalia?
The highest recorded value was 151.88 in 2023.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Somalia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
How does Somalia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Somalia ranks 133rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Somalia?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,307.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Somalia 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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