Scientific publications per million in Nigeria
Nigeria: Scientific publications per million was 43 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific publications per million in Nigeria, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in Nigeria is 43, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 156.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Nigeria peaked at 43.24 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 7.38, in 1998.
That places Nigeria 124th 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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 7.99 | — |
| 1997 | 7.92 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 7.38 | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 7.82 | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 8.2 | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 8.15 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 9.14 | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 9.57 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 10.43 | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 12.27 | +17.7% |
| 2006 | 12.92 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 13.71 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 14.08 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 17.47 | +24.1% |
| 2010 | 18.61 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 19.35 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 16.98 | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 16.76 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 18.22 | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 17.85 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 19.26 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 21.9 | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 24.87 | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 31.07 | +24.9% |
| 2020 | 38.9 | +25.2% |
| 2021 | 42.39 | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 43.24 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 43 | -0.6% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 43 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.8, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 43 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17.81, 2.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.78 | 7.38 | 7.99 | 4 |
| 2000s | 11.59 | 8.15 | 17.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.49 | 16.76 | 31.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.88 | 38.9 | 43.24 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Nigeria?
- Scientific publications per million in Nigeria was 43 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 43.24 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.38 in 1998.
- How does Nigeria rank for scientific publications per million?
- Nigeria ranks 124th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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