Scientific publications per million in India
India: Scientific publications per million was 158.67 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific publications per million in India, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in India is 158.67, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and up 156.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in India peaked at 158.67 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 19.3, in 1996.
That places India 88th 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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 19.3 | — |
| 1997 | 19.37 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 19.36 | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 20.07 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 20.24 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 20.9 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 21.59 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 23.39 | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 24.68 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 27.83 | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 31.57 | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 34.69 | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 38.5 | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 42.31 | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 46.88 | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 54.75 | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 59.09 | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 61.89 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 67.3 | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 71.38 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 77.93 | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 84.61 | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 89.52 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 92.57 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 103.89 | +12.2% |
| 2021 | 122.4 | +17.8% |
| 2022 | 140.65 | +14.9% |
| 2023 | 158.67 | +12.8% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 158.67 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.8, 7.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 158.67 is above the median for South Asia, which is 82.85, 1.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.52 | 19.3 | 20.07 | 4 |
| 2000s | 28.57 | 20.24 | 42.31 | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.59 | 46.88 | 92.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 131.4 | 103.89 | 158.67 | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in India?
- Scientific publications per million in India was 158.67 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 158.67 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.3 in 1996.
- How does India rank for scientific publications per million?
- India ranks 88th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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