Scientific publications per million in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Scientific publications per million was 272.99 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
272.99
Change on year
down 6.5%
World rank
70th
of 196 countries
All-time high
292.07
in 2022
All-time low
39.84
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific publications per million in North Macedonia, 1996–2023

01002003001996200920231996: 39.81997: 59.51998: 46.41999: 46.12000: 61.52001: 69.52002: 642003: 66.12004: 65.22005: 75.72006: 802007: 111.42008: 122.22009: 149.72010: 164.42011: 215.62012: 213.62013: 236.82014: 2502015: 239.92016: 221.92017: 234.52018: 224.42019: 236.82020: 226.32021: 231.52022: 292.12023: 273

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in North Macedonia is 272.99, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in North Macedonia peaked at 292.07 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 39.84, in 1996.

North Macedonia ranks 70th 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 North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Scientific publications per million in North Macedonia, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 39.84 —
1997 59.49 +49.3%
1998 46.41 -22.0%
1999 46.11 -0.6%
2000 61.46 +33.3%
2001 69.48 +13.1%
2002 63.98 -7.9%
2003 66.07 +3.3%
2004 65.24 -1.3%
2005 75.66 +16.0%
2006 79.96 +5.7%
2007 111.36 +39.3%
2008 122.25 +9.8%
2009 149.74 +22.5%
2010 164.43 +9.8%
2011 215.57 +31.1%
2012 213.63 -0.9%
2013 236.76 +10.8%
2014 250.03 +5.6%
2015 239.9 -4.1%
2016 221.9 -7.5%
2017 234.54 +5.7%
2018 224.36 -4.3%
2019 236.75 +5.5%
2020 226.35 -4.4%
2021 231.46 +2.3%
2022 292.07 +26.2%
2023 272.99 -6.5%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 272.99 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 142.49, 1.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • North Macedonia's 272.99 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 921.62, 30% of the median. (53 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 47.96 39.84 59.49 4
2000s 86.52 61.46 149.74 10
2010s 223.79 164.43 250.03 10
2020s 255.72 226.35 292.07 4

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 67 Kuwait 287.43 compare
  2. 68 Palau 284.31 compare
  3. 69 Brazil 276.08 compare
  4. 71 Armenia 270.38 compare
  5. 72 Morocco 257.87 compare
  6. 73 South Africa 236.49 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific publications per million in North Macedonia?
Scientific publications per million in North Macedonia was 272.99 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 292.07 in 2022.
What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 39.84 in 1996.
How does North Macedonia rank for scientific publications per million?
North Macedonia ranks 70th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Macedonia 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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Indicator
Scientific publications per million
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
196 places, 5,488 data points, 1996–2023
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