Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uruguay
Uruguay: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 1,060 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uruguay, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 1,060 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 84.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uruguay peaked at 1,186 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 166.03, in 1996.
That places Uruguay 87th 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 166.03 | — |
| 1997 | 199.77 | +20.3% |
| 1998 | 216.66 | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 202.75 | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 224.92 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 234.78 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 268.87 | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 281.74 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 306.42 | +8.8% |
| 2005 | 345.69 | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 357.38 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 378.86 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 430.23 | +13.6% |
| 2009 | 474.57 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 484.56 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 556.44 | +14.8% |
| 2012 | 566.81 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 575.46 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 723.18 | +25.7% |
| 2015 | 681.61 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 826.47 | +21.3% |
| 2017 | 788.03 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 889.49 | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 957.34 | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 961.47 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 1,186 | +23.3% |
| 2022 | 1,076 | -9.3% |
| 2023 | 1,060 | -1.5% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 1,060 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,418, 20% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 1,060 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 145.88, 7.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 196.3 | 166.03 | 216.66 | 4 |
| 2000s | 330.35 | 224.92 | 474.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 704.94 | 484.56 | 957.34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,071 | 961.47 | 1,186 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uruguay?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uruguay was 1,060 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 1,186 in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 166.03 in 1996.
- How does Uruguay rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Uruguay ranks 87th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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