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

Latest (2023)
1,060
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
87th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,186
in 2021
All-time low
166.03
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Uruguay, 1996–2023

2505007501.0k1.2k1996200920231996: 1661997: 199.81998: 216.71999: 202.82000: 224.92001: 234.82002: 268.92003: 281.72004: 306.42005: 345.72006: 357.42007: 378.92008: 430.22009: 474.62010: 484.62011: 556.42012: 566.82013: 575.52014: 723.22015: 681.62016: 826.52017: 7882018: 889.52019: 957.32020: 961.52021: 1.2k2022: 1.1k2023: 1.1k

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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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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Indicator
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals
Source
National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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