Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uganda
Uganda: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 1,424 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uganda, 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 Uganda stood at 1,424. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 205.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uganda peaked at 1,424 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 74.57, in 1997.
Uganda ranks 82nd 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 83.4 | — |
| 1997 | 74.57 | -10.6% |
| 1998 | 99.55 | +33.5% |
| 1999 | 117.57 | +18.1% |
| 2000 | 130.85 | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 135.69 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 130.57 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 137.45 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 210.61 | +53.2% |
| 2005 | 218.89 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 207.61 | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 279.8 | +34.8% |
| 2008 | 252.26 | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 305.02 | +20.9% |
| 2010 | 404.55 | +32.6% |
| 2011 | 415.1 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 447.17 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 466.3 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 505.03 | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 600.26 | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 592.23 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 635.99 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 661.62 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 791.88 | +19.7% |
| 2020 | 926.63 | +17.0% |
| 2021 | 1,211 | +30.7% |
| 2022 | 1,250 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 1,424 | +13.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 1,424 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.44, 9.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 1,424 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 9.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 93.77 | 74.57 | 117.57 | 4 |
| 2000s | 200.88 | 130.57 | 305.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 552.01 | 404.55 | 791.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,203 | 926.63 | 1,424 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uganda?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uganda was 1,424 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 1,424 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.57 in 1997.
- How does Uganda rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Uganda ranks 82nd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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