Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tanzania
Tanzania: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 1,453 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tanzania, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 1,453 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.7% on the previous year and up 267.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tanzania peaked at 1,453 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 125.04, in 1998.
That places Tanzania 80th 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 Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 126.74 | — |
| 1997 | 140.72 | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 125.04 | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 138.93 | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 150.68 | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 131.48 | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 149.66 | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 169.1 | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 192 | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 213.91 | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 274.22 | +28.2% |
| 2007 | 304.77 | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 293.88 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 308.47 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 360.24 | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 394.12 | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 386.8 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 394.85 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 526.43 | +33.3% |
| 2015 | 529.46 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 554.47 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 607.42 | +9.5% |
| 2018 | 626.73 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 779.75 | +24.4% |
| 2020 | 915.83 | +17.5% |
| 2021 | 1,032 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 1,203 | +16.6% |
| 2023 | 1,453 | +20.7% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 1,453 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 6.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 1,453 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 10.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 132.86 | 125.04 | 140.72 | 4 |
| 2000s | 218.82 | 131.48 | 308.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 516.03 | 360.24 | 779.75 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,151 | 915.83 | 1,453 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
More reference data data for Tanzania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 59.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 72.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tanzania?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tanzania was 1,453 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 1,453 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 125.04 in 1998.
- How does Tanzania rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Tanzania ranks 80th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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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