Scientific publications per million in Libya
Libya: Scientific publications per million was 60.65 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
60.65
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
112th
of 196 countries
All-time high
64.26
in 2021
All-time low
7.39
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific publications per million in Libya, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in Libya is 60.65, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Libya peaked at 64.26 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7.39, in 1996.
Libya ranks 112th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7.39 | — |
| 1997 | 8.29 | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 10.53 | +27.0% |
| 1999 | 7.55 | -28.3% |
| 2000 | 11.58 | +53.2% |
| 2001 | 8.49 | -26.6% |
| 2002 | 7.47 | -12.1% |
| 2003 | 9.26 | +24.0% |
| 2004 | 11.61 | +25.4% |
| 2005 | 13.42 | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 15.45 | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 19.36 | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 21.4 | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 36.66 | +71.4% |
| 2010 | 45.04 | +22.9% |
| 2011 | 19.42 | -56.9% |
| 2012 | 23.64 | +21.7% |
| 2013 | 31.09 | +31.5% |
| 2014 | 29.64 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 26.21 | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 20.59 | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 24.6 | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 22.76 | -7.5% |
| 2019 | 26.8 | +17.7% |
| 2020 | 35.74 | +33.4% |
| 2021 | 64.26 | +79.8% |
| 2022 | 56.44 | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 60.65 | +7.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 60.65 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 142.49, 43% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 60.65 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 324.86, 19% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.44 | 7.39 | 10.53 | 4 |
| 2000s | 15.47 | 7.47 | 36.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.98 | 19.42 | 45.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.27 | 35.74 | 64.26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More reference data data for Libya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0637 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2136 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1144 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Libya?
- Scientific publications per million in Libya was 60.65 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 64.26 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.39 in 1996.
- How does Libya rank for scientific publications per million?
- Libya ranks 112th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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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