Scientific publications per million in Nepal
Nepal: Scientific publications per million was 53.57 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
53.57
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
118th
of 196 countries
All-time high
55.43
in 2022
All-time low
2.45
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific publications per million in Nepal, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, scientific publications per million in Nepal stood at 53.57.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 260.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Nepal peaked at 55.43 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.45, in 1996.
Nepal ranks 118th 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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.45 | — |
| 1997 | 2.83 | +15.6% |
| 1998 | 3.63 | +28.3% |
| 1999 | 3.53 | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 4.09 | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 4.58 | +12.1% |
| 2002 | 4.86 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 9.09 | +87.2% |
| 2004 | 8.55 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 11.18 | +30.8% |
| 2006 | 13.54 | +21.1% |
| 2007 | 14.29 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 12.68 | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 13.81 | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 13.37 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 13.41 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 13.74 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 14.85 | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 16.48 | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 17.85 | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 20.53 | +15.0% |
| 2017 | 23.17 | +12.9% |
| 2018 | 26.48 | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 32.27 | +21.9% |
| 2020 | 46.42 | +43.8% |
| 2021 | 55.21 | +18.9% |
| 2022 | 55.43 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 53.57 | -3.3% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 53.57 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.8, 2.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 53.57 is below the median for South Asia, which is 82.85, 65% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.11 | 2.45 | 3.63 | 4 |
| 2000s | 9.67 | 4.09 | 14.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.21 | 13.37 | 32.27 | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.66 | 46.42 | 55.43 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More reference data data for Nepal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7753 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7853 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7974 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.28 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Nepal?
- Scientific publications per million in Nepal was 53.57 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 55.43 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.45 in 1996.
- How does Nepal rank for scientific publications per million?
- Nepal ranks 118th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 260.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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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