Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Spain
Spain: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 60,304 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Spain, 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 Spain stood at 60,304.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Spain peaked at 63,622 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 21,122, in 1996.
Spain ranks 12th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 21,122 | — |
| 1997 | 22,767 | +7.8% |
| 1998 | 22,925 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 24,000 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 25,001 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 26,457 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 27,972 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 29,227 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 31,742 | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 35,806 | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 39,136 | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 41,935 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 43,683 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 46,669 | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 48,292 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 51,183 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 53,300 | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 53,215 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 54,349 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 53,300 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 53,890 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 53,940 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 54,676 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 57,222 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 60,135 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 63,622 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 61,270 | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 60,304 | -1.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 60,304 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 11.1× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Spain's 60,304 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,998, 12.1× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22,703 | 21,122 | 24,000 | 4 |
| 2000s | 34,763 | 25,001 | 46,669 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,337 | 48,292 | 57,222 | 10 |
| 2020s | 61,333 | 60,135 | 63,622 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Spain?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Spain was 60,304 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 63,622 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,122 in 1996.
- How does Spain rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Spain ranks 12th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Spain 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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