Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in South Sudan

South Sudan: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 17.18 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
17.18
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
176th
of 196 countries
All-time high
17.29
in 2022
All-time low
0
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

0510151996200920231996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 02000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 1.62012: 2.12013: 92014: 5.62015: 5.32016: 2.12017: 5.22018: 9.62019: 8.52020: 14.52021: 14.72022: 17.32023: 17.2

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

Analysis

South Sudan recorded 17.18 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.

The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 91.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in South Sudan peaked at 17.29 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.

That places South Sudan 176th 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 0 0 0 4
2000s 0 0 0 10
2010s 4.9 0 9.62 10
2020s 15.92 14.47 17.29 4

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 173 Cape Verde 18.34 compare
  2. 174 Belize 18.02 compare
  3. 175 Djibouti 17.48 compare
  4. 177 Seychelles 15.17 compare
  5. 178 Bahamas 14.98 compare
  6. 179 Solomon Islands 14.84 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in South Sudan?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in South Sudan was 17.18 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 South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 17.29 in 2022.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
How does South Sudan rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
South Sudan ranks 176th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 91.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan 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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