Scientific publications per million in Pakistan
Pakistan: Scientific publications per million was 82.9 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
82.9
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
108th
of 196 countries
All-time high
85.99
in 2022
All-time low
5.25
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific publications per million in Pakistan, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 82.9 for scientific publications per million in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 154.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Pakistan peaked at 85.99 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.25, in 1996.
That places Pakistan 108th 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5.25 | — |
| 1997 | 5.63 | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 6.51 | +15.8% |
| 1999 | 6.57 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 6.69 | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 7.74 | +15.7% |
| 2002 | 8.28 | +6.9% |
| 2003 | 8.72 | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 10.02 | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 13.34 | +33.2% |
| 2006 | 15.29 | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 17.84 | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 21.2 | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 24.35 | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 27.01 | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 28.93 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 29.85 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 32.55 | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 33.11 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 35.29 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 40.91 | +15.9% |
| 2017 | 49.56 | +21.1% |
| 2018 | 52.54 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 64.97 | +23.7% |
| 2020 | 71.93 | +10.7% |
| 2021 | 82.28 | +14.4% |
| 2022 | 85.99 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 82.9 | -3.6% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 82.9 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21.8, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 82.9 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 324.86, 26% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.99 | 5.25 | 6.57 | 4 |
| 2000s | 13.35 | 6.69 | 24.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.47 | 27.01 | 64.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 80.77 | 71.93 | 85.99 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Pakistan?
- Scientific publications per million in Pakistan was 82.9 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 85.99 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.25 in 1996.
- How does Pakistan rank for scientific publications per million?
- Pakistan ranks 108th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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