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

Latest (2023)
367.3
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
111th
of 196 countries
All-time high
367.3
in 2023
All-time low
33.6
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023

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

01002003004001996200920231996: 50.91997: 67.51998: 56.71999: 60.22000: 33.62001: 532002: 59.22003: 47.42004: 42.82005: 612006: 68.62007: 67.32008: 91.72009: 76.22010: 87.92011: 992012: 103.22013: 118.72014: 128.82015: 153.52016: 174.12017: 2042018: 215.12019: 206.62020: 268.42021: 3272022: 362.22023: 367.3

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  3. 110 Malawi 377.51 compare
  4. 112 Moldova 335.06 compare
  5. 113 Kyrgyzstan 326.91 compare
  6. 114 Albania 319.46 compare

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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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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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