Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia
Zambia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 367.3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia is 367.3, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 209.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia peaked at 367.3 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 33.6, in 2000.
That places Zambia 111th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 50.89 | — |
| 1997 | 67.53 | +32.7% |
| 1998 | 56.66 | -16.1% |
| 1999 | 60.22 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 33.6 | -44.2% |
| 2001 | 52.96 | +57.6% |
| 2002 | 59.17 | +11.7% |
| 2003 | 47.39 | -19.9% |
| 2004 | 42.84 | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 61.04 | +42.5% |
| 2006 | 68.62 | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 67.27 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 91.74 | +36.4% |
| 2009 | 76.25 | -16.9% |
| 2010 | 87.9 | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 98.98 | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 103.15 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 118.74 | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 128.8 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 153.52 | +19.2% |
| 2016 | 174.12 | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 203.98 | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 215.11 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 206.64 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 268.45 | +29.9% |
| 2021 | 327.01 | +21.8% |
| 2022 | 362.23 | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 367.3 | +1.4% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 367.3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 367.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 2.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.83 | 50.89 | 67.53 | 4 |
| 2000s | 60.09 | 33.6 | 91.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 149.09 | 87.9 | 215.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 331.25 | 268.45 | 367.3 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zambia was 367.3 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 367.3 in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.6 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Zambia ranks 111th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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