Scientific publications per million in Albania

Albania: Scientific publications per million was 132.47 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
132.47
Change on year
up 34.1%
World rank
98th
of 196 countries
All-time high
132.47
in 2023
All-time low
6.01
in 2001
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific publications per million in Albania, 1996–2023

0501001501996200920231996: 11.61997: 8.41998: 10.21999: 7.72000: 7.22001: 62002: 8.12003: 7.52004: 6.12005: 8.22006: 8.72007: 13.82008: 17.82009: 23.12010: 42.22011: 47.82012: 51.32013: 52.22014: 54.82015: 57.72016: 602017: 48.92018: 63.62019: 75.12020: 722021: 102.42022: 98.82023: 132.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, scientific publications per million in Albania stood at 132.47. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

The figure is up 34.1% on the previous year and up 153.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Albania peaked at 132.47 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.01, in 2001.

That places Albania 98th 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 publications per million in Albania, year by year

Annual values for Scientific publications per million in Albania, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 11.62 —
1997 8.42 -27.5%
1998 10.19 +21.0%
1999 7.67 -24.8%
2000 7.23 -5.7%
2001 6.01 -17.0%
2002 8.07 +34.4%
2003 7.46 -7.6%
2004 6.09 -18.4%
2005 8.17 +34.0%
2006 8.68 +6.3%
2007 13.77 +58.7%
2008 17.81 +29.3%
2009 23.13 +29.9%
2010 42.16 +82.3%
2011 47.84 +13.5%
2012 51.35 +7.3%
2013 52.21 +1.7%
2014 54.79 +5.0%
2015 57.69 +5.3%
2016 59.97 +4.0%
2017 48.85 -18.5%
2018 63.57 +30.1%
2019 75.1 +18.1%
2020 71.96 -4.2%
2021 102.43 +42.3%
2022 98.78 -3.6%
2023 132.47 +34.1%

Albania compared with similar countries

  • Albania's 132.47 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 142.49, 93% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Albania's 132.47 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 921.62, 14% of the median. (53 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.48 7.67 11.62 4
2000s 10.64 6.01 23.13 10
2010s 55.35 42.16 75.1 10
2020s 101.41 71.96 132.47 4

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 95 Indonesia 138.67 compare
  2. 96 Andorra 137.16 compare
  3. 97 Moldova 136.33 compare
  4. 99 Bhutan 130.37 compare
  5. 100 Uzbekistan 129.71 compare
  6. 101 Costa Rica 129.43 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific publications per million in Albania?
Scientific publications per million in Albania was 132.47 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 132.47 in 2023.
What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 6.01 in 2001.
How does Albania rank for scientific publications per million?
Albania ranks 98th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is up 153.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Scientific publications per million. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Scientific publications per million
Source
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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