Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 2.54 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saint Lucia, 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 Saint Lucia stood at 2.54.
That represents a change of down 39.4% on the previous year and down 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saint Lucia peaked at 4.99 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.09, in 2003.
That places Saint Lucia 192nd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.53 | 0.25 | 2.53 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2 | 0.09 | 2.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.86 | 0.16 | 4.99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.42 | 2.54 | 4.19 | 4 |
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- 189 Dominica 3.7 compare
- 190 Equatorial Guinea 3.44 compare
- 191 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2.69 compare
- 193 Kiribati 2.14 compare
- 194 Marshall Islands 0.92 compare
- 195 Tuvalu 0.42 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saint Lucia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Saint Lucia was 2.54 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 Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.99 in 2011.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.09 in 2003.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Saint Lucia ranks 192nd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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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