Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals was 519.85 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zimbabwe, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 519.85 for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in 2023.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 151.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zimbabwe peaked at 556.12 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 118.12, in 2009.
That places Zimbabwe 96th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 225.67 | — |
| 1997 | 249.91 | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 206.05 | -17.6% |
| 1999 | 254.14 | +23.3% |
| 2000 | 235.57 | -7.3% |
| 2001 | 209.14 | -11.2% |
| 2002 | 165.54 | -20.8% |
| 2003 | 182.34 | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 140.69 | -22.8% |
| 2005 | 141.25 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 171.7 | +21.6% |
| 2007 | 185.4 | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 125.57 | -32.3% |
| 2009 | 118.12 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 144.78 | +22.6% |
| 2011 | 138.24 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 192.9 | +39.5% |
| 2013 | 206.72 | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 260.87 | +26.2% |
| 2015 | 259.94 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 313.92 | +20.8% |
| 2017 | 335.65 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 383.4 | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 429.15 | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 456.09 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 498.52 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 556.12 | +11.6% |
| 2023 | 519.85 | -6.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 519.85 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.33, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 519.85 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.91, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 233.94 | 206.05 | 254.14 | 4 |
| 2000s | 167.53 | 118.12 | 235.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 266.56 | 138.24 | 429.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 507.64 | 456.09 | 556.12 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 93 Georgia 649.57 compare
- 94 Syria 645.85 compare
- 95 Puerto Rico 604.62 compare
- 97 Burkina Faso 519.72 compare
- 98 Brunei 501.5 compare
- 99 North Macedonia 498.97 compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (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 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zimbabwe?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals in Zimbabwe was 519.85 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 556.12 in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 118.12 in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals?
- Zimbabwe ranks 96th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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