Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) was 2,322 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,322
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
70th
of 196 countries
All-time high
2,498
in 2022
All-time low
167.89
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, scientific and technical journal articles 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, scientific and technical journal articles 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.
Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 167.89 | — |
| 1997 | 212.17 | +26.4% |
| 1998 | 199.01 | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 208.12 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 209.36 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 215.68 | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 243.84 | +13.1% |
| 2003 | 261.07 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 266.34 | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 327.55 | +23.0% |
| 2006 | 385.13 | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 434.53 | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 510.64 | +17.5% |
| 2009 | 475.67 | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 498.53 | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 566.15 | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 598.32 | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 723.02 | +20.8% |
| 2014 | 697.25 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 740.11 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 1,110 | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 1,271 | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 1,435 | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 1,550 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 1,789 | +15.5% |
| 2021 | 2,410 | +34.7% |
| 2022 | 2,498 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 2,322 | -7.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 2,322 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 471.02, 4.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 2,322 is above the median for South Asia, which is 1,956, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More reference data data for Sri Lanka
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1608 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.316 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1784 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1604 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9713 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Sri Lanka was 2,322 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 2,498 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 167.89 in 1996.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Sri Lanka ranks 70th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Scientific and technical journal articles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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