Scientific publications per million in Iraq
Iraq: Scientific publications per million was 371.04 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific publications per million in Iraq, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in Iraq is 371.04, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.7% on the previous year and up 1,572.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Iraq peaked at 371.04 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.57, in 1999.
That places Iraq 61st 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3.39 | — |
| 1997 | 3.59 | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 2.97 | -17.3% |
| 1999 | 2.57 | -13.6% |
| 2000 | 3.77 | +46.8% |
| 2001 | 3.54 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 3.97 | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 4.44 | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 3.34 | -24.8% |
| 2005 | 4.8 | +43.8% |
| 2006 | 8.6 | +79.2% |
| 2007 | 8.45 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 10.53 | +24.6% |
| 2009 | 12.03 | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 17 | +41.3% |
| 2011 | 17.97 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 24.3 | +35.2% |
| 2013 | 22.19 | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 20.97 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 21.43 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 29.93 | +39.7% |
| 2017 | 48.21 | +61.0% |
| 2018 | 77.45 | +60.7% |
| 2019 | 133.74 | +72.7% |
| 2020 | 162.27 | +21.3% |
| 2021 | 201.75 | +24.3% |
| 2022 | 279.7 | +38.6% |
| 2023 | 371.04 | +32.7% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 371.04 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 142.49, 2.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 371.04 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 324.86, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.13 | 2.57 | 3.59 | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.35 | 3.34 | 12.03 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.32 | 17 | 133.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 253.69 | 162.27 | 371.04 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More reference data data for Iraq
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2116 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3911 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.235 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 30.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Iraq?
- Scientific publications per million in Iraq was 371.04 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 371.04 in 2023.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.57 in 1999.
- How does Iraq rank for scientific publications per million?
- Iraq ranks 61st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,572.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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