Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sudan

Sudan: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 470.62 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
470.62
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
103rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
531.71
in 2021
All-time low
61.99
in 1999
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

1002003004005001996200920231996: 68.91997: 71.11998: 881999: 622000: 69.12001: 63.22002: 71.92003: 85.12004: 99.92005: 110.12006: 101.72007: 134.42008: 148.42009: 190.42010: 237.32011: 268.12012: 233.82013: 312.72014: 211.82015: 235.32016: 3502017: 326.92018: 376.62019: 373.22020: 375.72021: 531.72022: 490.82023: 470.6

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sudan is 470.62, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 50.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sudan peaked at 531.71 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 61.99, in 1999.

That places Sudan 103rd 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.

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sudan, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 68.87
1997 71.1 +3.2%
1998 88.03 +23.8%
1999 61.99 -29.6%
2000 69.06 +11.4%
2001 63.18 -8.5%
2002 71.94 +13.9%
2003 85.07 +18.3%
2004 99.9 +17.4%
2005 110.08 +10.2%
2006 101.71 -7.6%
2007 134.36 +32.1%
2008 148.36 +10.4%
2009 190.39 +28.3%
2010 237.31 +24.6%
2011 268.05 +13.0%
2012 233.82 -12.8%
2013 312.7 +33.7%
2014 211.82 -32.3%
2015 235.29 +11.1%
2016 350.02 +48.8%
2017 326.86 -6.6%
2018 376.59 +15.2%
2019 373.18 -0.9%
2020 375.71 +0.7%
2021 531.71 +41.5%
2022 490.76 -7.7%
2023 470.62 -4.1%

Sudan compared with similar countries

  • Sudan's 470.62 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 3.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Sudan's 470.62 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 3.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 72.5 61.99 88.03 4
2000s 107.41 63.18 190.39 10
2010s 292.56 211.82 376.59 10
2020s 467.2 375.71 531.71 4

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 100 Malta 497.77 compare
  2. 101 Senegal 489.62 compare
  3. 102 Venezuela 474.63 compare
  4. 104 Libya 443.08 compare
  5. 105 Benin 437.17 compare
  6. 106 Rwanda 433.51 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sudan?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Sudan was 470.62 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 Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 531.71 in 2021.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 61.99 in 1999.
How does Sudan rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Sudan ranks 103rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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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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
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Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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