Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Syria

Syria: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 645.85 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
645.85
Change on year
up 10.4%
World rank
94th
of 196 countries
All-time high
645.85
in 2023
All-time low
57.89
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

02004006001996200920231996: 57.91997: 71.71998: 70.31999: 84.72000: 100.12001: 94.92002: 84.42003: 101.92004: 137.52005: 144.52006: 134.32007: 1552008: 202.12009: 154.52010: 228.72011: 263.22012: 300.42013: 241.72014: 231.52015: 260.92016: 272.12017: 250.22018: 300.72019: 332.82020: 480.42021: 538.62022: 584.92023: 645.9

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 Syria stood at 645.85. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

That represents a change of up 10.4% on the previous year and up 167.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Syria peaked at 645.85 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 57.89, in 1996.

Syria ranks 94th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 Syria, year by year

Annual values for Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Syria, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 57.89
1997 71.69 +23.8%
1998 70.26 -2.0%
1999 84.71 +20.6%
2000 100.09 +18.2%
2001 94.91 -5.2%
2002 84.37 -11.1%
2003 101.9 +20.8%
2004 137.47 +34.9%
2005 144.5 +5.1%
2006 134.26 -7.1%
2007 155.03 +15.5%
2008 202.05 +30.3%
2009 154.51 -23.5%
2010 228.67 +48.0%
2011 263.16 +15.1%
2012 300.35 +14.1%
2013 241.66 -19.5%
2014 231.53 -4.2%
2015 260.88 +12.7%
2016 272.13 +4.3%
2017 250.17 -8.1%
2018 300.74 +20.2%
2019 332.84 +10.7%
2020 480.36 +44.3%
2021 538.61 +12.1%
2022 584.87 +8.6%
2023 645.85 +10.4%

Syria compared with similar countries

  • Syria's 645.85 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 4.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Syria's 645.85 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 26% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 71.14 57.89 84.71 4
2000s 130.91 84.37 202.05 10
2010s 268.21 228.67 332.84 10
2020s 562.42 480.36 645.85 4

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 91 Iceland 715.97 compare
  2. 92 Costa Rica 660.82 compare
  3. 93 Georgia 649.57 compare
  4. 95 Puerto Rico 604.62 compare
  5. 96 Zimbabwe 519.85 compare
  6. 97 Burkina Faso 519.72 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Syria?
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Syria was 645.85 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 Syria?
The highest recorded value was 645.85 in 2023.
What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 57.89 in 1996.
How does Syria rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
Syria ranks 94th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 167.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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
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National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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