Scientific publications per million in Latvia
Latvia: Scientific publications per million was 921.62 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
921.62
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
36th
of 196 countries
All-time high
947.89
in 2021
All-time low
123.63
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific publications per million in Latvia, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Latvia recorded 921.62 for scientific publications per million in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 57.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Latvia peaked at 947.89 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 123.63, in 2000.
That places Latvia 36th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Scientific publications per million in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 138.26 | — |
| 1997 | 169.32 | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 136.16 | -19.6% |
| 1999 | 138.92 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 123.63 | -11.0% |
| 2001 | 151.99 | +22.9% |
| 2002 | 161.13 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 128.84 | -20.0% |
| 2004 | 135.32 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 205.7 | +52.0% |
| 2006 | 182.28 | -11.4% |
| 2007 | 218.66 | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 295.2 | +35.0% |
| 2009 | 330.11 | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 382.04 | +15.7% |
| 2011 | 613.71 | +60.6% |
| 2012 | 556.9 | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 585.2 | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 575.35 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 699.91 | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 677.75 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 793.16 | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 751.7 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 815.89 | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 792.44 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 947.89 | +19.6% |
| 2022 | 880.94 | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 921.62 | +4.6% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 921.62 is below the median for high income countries, which is 943.28, 98% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 921.62 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 921.62, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 145.66 | 136.16 | 169.32 | 4 |
| 2000s | 193.29 | 123.63 | 330.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 645.16 | 382.04 | 815.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 885.72 | 792.44 | 947.89 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
More reference data data for Latvia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.128 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0673 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.4657 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2986 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Latvia?
- Scientific publications per million in Latvia was 921.62 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 947.89 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 123.63 in 2000.
- How does Latvia rank for scientific publications per million?
- Latvia ranks 36th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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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