Scientific publications per million in Bahamas

Bahamas: Scientific publications per million was 37.5 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
37.5
Change on year
down 15.8%
World rank
129th
of 196 countries
All-time high
57.85
in 2021
All-time low
5.25
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific publications per million in Bahamas, 1996–2023

02040601996200920231996: 9.51997: 9.91998: 131999: 8.42000: 5.22001: 15.82002: 12.52003: 10.92004: 8.92005: 21.42006: 17.62007: 31.22008: 16.92009: 27.12010: 252011: 292012: 21.32013: 49.82014: 41.62015: 33.12016: 35.72017: 53.22018: 52.62019: 45.42020: 54.12021: 57.82022: 44.52023: 37.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in Bahamas is 37.5, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 15.8% on the previous year and down 24.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Bahamas peaked at 57.85 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.25, in 2000.

That places Bahamas 129th 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 Bahamas, year by year

Annual values for Scientific publications per million in Bahamas, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 9.47 —
1997 9.91 +4.6%
1998 13 +31.2%
1999 8.45 -35.0%
2000 5.25 -37.9%
2001 15.83 +201.6%
2002 12.45 -21.3%
2003 10.91 -12.4%
2004 8.92 -18.2%
2005 21.43 +140.3%
2006 17.57 -18.0%
2007 31.25 +77.9%
2008 16.89 -45.9%
2009 27.09 +60.4%
2010 25.04 -7.6%
2011 29 +15.8%
2012 21.33 -26.4%
2013 49.85 +133.7%
2014 41.56 -16.6%
2015 33.14 -20.3%
2016 35.72 +7.8%
2017 53.22 +49.0%
2018 52.56 -1.2%
2019 45.38 -13.7%
2020 54.11 +19.2%
2021 57.85 +6.9%
2022 44.52 -23.0%
2023 37.5 -15.8%

Bahamas compared with similar countries

  • Bahamas's 37.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 943.28, 4% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
  • Bahamas's 37.5 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 61.64, 61% of the median. (34 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Scientific publications per million in Bahamas changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2001 +201.6% 5.25 15.83
2005 +140.3% 8.92 21.43
2013 +133.7% 21.33 49.85

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10.21 8.45 13 4
2000s 16.76 5.25 31.25 10
2010s 38.68 21.33 53.22 10
2020s 48.5 37.5 57.85 4

Countries ranked near Bahamas

  1. 126 Suriname 41.88 compare
  2. 127 Philippines 41.36 compare
  3. 128 Kenya 37.57 compare
  4. 130 Vanuatu 37.05 compare
  5. 131 Paraguay 37.02 compare
  6. 132 Gabon 36.45 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific publications per million in Bahamas?
Scientific publications per million in Bahamas was 37.5 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Bahamas?
The highest recorded value was 57.85 in 2021.
What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Bahamas?
The lowest recorded value was 5.25 in 2000.
How does Bahamas rank for scientific publications per million?
Bahamas ranks 129th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Bahamas?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahamas 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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