Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) in Zambia
Zambia: Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) was 367.3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific and technical journal articles 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, scientific and technical journal articles 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.
Scientific and technical journal articles (Our World) 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
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- 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)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia?
- Scientific and technical journal articles in Zambia was 367.3 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 367.3 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific and technical journal articles recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.6 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for scientific and technical journal articles?
- Zambia ranks 111th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific and technical journal articles 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Scientific and technical journal articles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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