Scientific publications per million in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Scientific publications per million was 48.17 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
48.17
Change on year
up 12.5%
World rank
120th
of 196 countries
All-time high
48.17
in 2023
All-time low
2.95
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific publications per million in Bangladesh, 1996–2023

010203040501996200920231996: 31997: 3.11998: 31999: 3.12000: 3.32001: 3.22002: 32003: 3.52004: 3.72005: 4.12006: 4.92007: 5.82008: 6.92009: 7.62010: 9.22011: 8.82012: 12.22013: 11.12014: 152015: 13.32016: 15.92017: 21.12018: 19.62019: 28.12020: 30.62021: 44.52022: 42.82023: 48.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in Bangladesh is 48.17, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

The figure is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 332.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Bangladesh peaked at 48.17 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.95, in 1996.

That places Bangladesh 120th 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 Bangladesh, year by year

Annual values for Scientific publications per million in Bangladesh, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 2.95 —
1997 3.12 +5.6%
1998 3.01 -3.5%
1999 3.08 +2.5%
2000 3.3 +7.1%
2001 3.17 -3.8%
2002 3.02 -4.9%
2003 3.48 +15.4%
2004 3.71 +6.4%
2005 4.08 +10.1%
2006 4.93 +20.8%
2007 5.78 +17.2%
2008 6.93 +19.9%
2009 7.6 +9.7%
2010 9.23 +21.4%
2011 8.83 -4.3%
2012 12.21 +38.2%
2013 11.14 -8.8%
2014 15.03 +34.9%
2015 13.32 -11.4%
2016 15.87 +19.2%
2017 21.11 +33.0%
2018 19.65 -6.9%
2019 28.14 +43.2%
2020 30.58 +8.7%
2021 44.52 +45.6%
2022 42.83 -3.8%
2023 48.17 +12.5%

Bangladesh compared with similar countries

  • Bangladesh's 48.17 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.8, 2.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Bangladesh's 48.17 is below the median for South Asia, which is 82.85, 58% of the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.04 2.95 3.12 4
2000s 4.6 3.02 7.6 10
2010s 15.45 8.83 28.14 10
2020s 41.52 30.58 48.17 4

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

  1. 117 Cameroon 54.52 compare
  2. 118 Nepal 53.57 compare
  3. 119 Ethiopia 52.28 compare
  4. 121 Tonga 46.37 compare
  5. 122 Kyrgyzstan 46.05 compare
  6. 123 Belize 43.83 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific publications per million in Bangladesh?
Scientific publications per million in Bangladesh was 48.17 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Bangladesh?
The highest recorded value was 48.17 in 2023.
What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Bangladesh?
The lowest recorded value was 2.95 in 1996.
How does Bangladesh rank for scientific publications per million?
Bangladesh ranks 120th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Bangladesh?
Over the last ten years it is up 332.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh 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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