Scientific publications per million in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Scientific publications per million was 2.3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.3
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
193rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
2.33
in 2022
All-time low
0.1736
in 2001
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific publications per million in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, scientific publications per million in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 2.3.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 172.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2.33 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.1736, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 193rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Scientific publications per million in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.3212 | — |
| 1997 | 0.4302 | +33.9% |
| 1998 | 0.3812 | -11.4% |
| 1999 | 0.3326 | -12.7% |
| 2000 | 0.2972 | -10.7% |
| 2001 | 0.1736 | -41.6% |
| 2002 | 0.2143 | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 0.2754 | +28.5% |
| 2004 | 0.2421 | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 0.3888 | +60.6% |
| 2006 | 0.4055 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 0.4877 | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 0.613 | +25.7% |
| 2009 | 0.6448 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 0.7609 | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 0.6411 | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 0.8961 | +39.8% |
| 2013 | 0.8431 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 1.08 | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 1.19 | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 1.13 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 1.4 | +23.7% |
| 2018 | 1.55 | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 1.49 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 1.85 | +23.8% |
| 2021 | 2.07 | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 2.33 | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 2.3 | -1.5% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.3 is below the median for low income countries, which is 8.27, 28% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17.81, 13% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3663 | 0.3212 | 0.4302 | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.3742 | 0.1736 | 0.6448 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 0.6411 | 1.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.14 | 1.85 | 2.33 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 380.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 483.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 57.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,624 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 1,764 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Scientific publications per million in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.3 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.33 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1736 in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for scientific publications per million?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 193rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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