Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 2,322 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka stood at 2,322.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 221.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sri Lanka peaked at 2,498 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 167.89, in 1996.
That places Sri Lanka 70th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 196.8 | 167.89 | 212.17 | 4 |
| 2000s | 332.98 | 209.36 | 510.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 918.88 | 498.53 | 1,550 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,255 | 1,789 | 2,498 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sri Lanka?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sri Lanka was 2,322 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2,498 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 167.89 in 1996.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Sri Lanka ranks 70th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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