Scientific publications per million in Palau
Palau: Scientific publications per million was 284.31 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Scientific publications per million in Palau, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in Palau is 284.31, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 20.5% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Palau peaked at 528.78 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1999.
That places Palau 68th 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 Palau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 73.07 | — |
| 1997 | 50.81 | -30.5% |
| 1998 | 80.98 | +59.4% |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 121.49 | — |
| 2001 | 159.67 | +31.4% |
| 2002 | 93.83 | -41.2% |
| 2003 | 93.09 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 145.31 | +56.1% |
| 2005 | 528.78 | +263.9% |
| 2006 | 244.47 | -53.8% |
| 2007 | 412.91 | +68.9% |
| 2008 | 189.91 | -54.0% |
| 2009 | 140.57 | -26.0% |
| 2010 | 281.04 | +99.9% |
| 2011 | 93.48 | -66.7% |
| 2012 | 126.65 | +35.5% |
| 2013 | 223.82 | +76.7% |
| 2014 | 265.88 | +18.8% |
| 2015 | 315.7 | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 185.42 | -41.3% |
| 2017 | 329.55 | +77.7% |
| 2018 | 298.08 | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 272.5 | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 405.8 | +48.9% |
| 2021 | 315.47 | -22.3% |
| 2022 | 357.56 | +13.3% |
| 2023 | 284.31 | -20.5% |
Palau compared with similar countries
- Palau's 284.31 is below the median for high income countries, which is 943.28, 30% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Palau's 284.31 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 62.95, 4.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.21 | 0 | 80.98 | 4 |
| 2000s | 213 | 93.09 | 528.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 239.21 | 93.48 | 329.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 340.79 | 284.31 | 405.8 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Palau
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 0 (2019)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Palau?
- Scientific publications per million in Palau was 284.31 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 528.78 in 2005.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1999.
- How does Palau rank for scientific publications per million?
- Palau ranks 68th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau 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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