Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tonga
Tonga: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 4.85 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tonga, 1996–2023
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 Tonga is 4.85, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 14.9% on the previous year and up 197.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tonga peaked at 7.89 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.
Tonga ranks 186th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.9525 | 0 | 1.33 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.93 | 0.46 | 4.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.31 | 0.88 | 7.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.66 | 3.67 | 5.9 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tonga?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tonga was 4.85 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 Tonga?
- The highest recorded value was 7.89 in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Tonga?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
- How does Tonga rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Tonga ranks 186th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Tonga?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tonga 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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