Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 5,493 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tunisia, 1996–2023
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 Tunisia stood at 5,493.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tunisia peaked at 5,818 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 382.19, in 1996.
That places Tunisia 56th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 382.19 | — |
| 1997 | 476.27 | +24.6% |
| 1998 | 555.52 | +16.6% |
| 1999 | 602.81 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 656.7 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 800.09 | +21.8% |
| 2002 | 980.19 | +22.5% |
| 2003 | 1,066 | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 1,345 | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 1,704 | +26.7% |
| 2006 | 1,969 | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 2,271 | +15.3% |
| 2008 | 2,721 | +19.8% |
| 2009 | 3,175 | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 3,413 | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 3,645 | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 3,734 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 4,176 | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 4,474 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 4,790 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 5,316 | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 5,818 | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 5,101 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 5,046 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 4,852 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 4,959 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 5,502 | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 5,493 | -0.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 5,493 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 23.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 5,493 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,471, 2.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 504.2 | 382.19 | 602.81 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,669 | 656.7 | 3,175 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,551 | 3,413 | 5,818 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,201 | 4,852 | 5,502 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tunisia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Tunisia was 5,493 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,818 in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 382.19 in 1996.
- How does Tunisia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Tunisia ranks 56th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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