Scientific publications per million in Portugal
Portugal: Scientific publications per million was 1,723 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,723
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
11th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,775
in 2021
All-time low
219.66
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific publications per million in Portugal, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, scientific publications per million in Portugal stood at 1,723.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Portugal peaked at 1,775 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 219.66, in 1996.
Portugal ranks 11th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Scientific publications per million in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 219.66 | — |
| 1997 | 259.09 | +17.9% |
| 1998 | 279.54 | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 306.24 | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 323.48 | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 368.85 | +14.0% |
| 2002 | 389.72 | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 444.37 | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 496.39 | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 565.47 | +13.9% |
| 2006 | 683.56 | +20.9% |
| 2007 | 721.05 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 816.91 | +13.3% |
| 2009 | 887.88 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 985.58 | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 1,109 | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 1,211 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 1,300 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 1,356 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 1,390 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 1,360 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 1,370 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,398 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 1,542 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 1,595 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 1,775 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 1,745 | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 1,723 | -1.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1,723 is above the median for high income countries, which is 943.28, 1.8× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1,723 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 921.62, 1.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 266.13 | 219.66 | 306.24 | 4 |
| 2000s | 569.77 | 323.48 | 887.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,302 | 985.58 | 1,542 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,710 | 1,595 | 1,775 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More reference data data for Portugal
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5144 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4372 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2572 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in Portugal?
- Scientific publications per million in Portugal was 1,723 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 1,775 in 2021.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 219.66 in 1996.
- How does Portugal rank for scientific publications per million?
- Portugal ranks 11th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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