Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 245.56 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Trinidad and Tobago, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 245.56 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 266 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 73.03, in 1996.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 120th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 73.03 | — |
| 1997 | 76.46 | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 86.1 | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 79.34 | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 88.81 | +11.9% |
| 2001 | 107.09 | +20.6% |
| 2002 | 109.99 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 117.38 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 131.21 | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 173.55 | +32.3% |
| 2006 | 129.66 | -25.3% |
| 2007 | 168.46 | +29.9% |
| 2008 | 160.25 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 208.02 | +29.8% |
| 2010 | 210.36 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 219.87 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 206.29 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 159.71 | -22.6% |
| 2014 | 239.09 | +49.7% |
| 2015 | 150.3 | -37.1% |
| 2016 | 207.38 | +38.0% |
| 2017 | 219.4 | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 238.95 | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 238.17 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 243.44 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 266 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 255.09 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 245.56 | -3.7% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 245.56 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 5% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 245.56 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 1.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78.73 | 73.03 | 86.1 | 4 |
| 2000s | 139.44 | 88.81 | 208.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 208.95 | 150.3 | 239.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 252.52 | 243.44 | 266 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 117 North Korea 269.28 compare
- 118 Montenegro 254.67 compare
- 119 Paraguay 253.35 compare
- 121 Democratic Republic of Congo 243.06 compare
- 122 Myanmar 233.94 compare
- 123 Namibia 231.33 compare
More reference data data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0696 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0589 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.165 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.165 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2333 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0945 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3189 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7976 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0027 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Trinidad and Tobago was 245.56 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 266 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.03 in 1996.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 120th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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