Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Romania
Romania: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people was 562.03 articles per million people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
562.03 articles per million people
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
54th
of 196 countries
All-time high
565.47 articles per million people
in 2021
All-time low
77.98 articles per million people
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Romania, 1996–2023
Source: National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026); United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed. Measured in articles per million people.
Analysis
In 2023, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Romania stood at 562.03 articles per million people.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Romania peaked at 565.47 articles per million people in 2021 and was at its lowest, 77.98 articles per million people, in 1996.
That places Romania 54th 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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Romania, year by year
| Year | articles per million people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 77.98 articles per million people | — |
| 1997 | 90.48 articles per million people | +16.0% |
| 1998 | 95.01 articles per million people | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 92.12 articles per million people | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 101.14 articles per million people | +9.8% |
| 2001 | 103.07 articles per million people | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 106.74 articles per million people | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 115.74 articles per million people | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 124.88 articles per million people | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 154.87 articles per million people | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 170.24 articles per million people | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 235.96 articles per million people | +38.6% |
| 2008 | 336.29 articles per million people | +42.5% |
| 2009 | 422.25 articles per million people | +25.6% |
| 2010 | 485.2 articles per million people | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 475.9 articles per million people | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 484.09 articles per million people | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 481.26 articles per million people | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 484.59 articles per million people | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 513.48 articles per million people | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 471.65 articles per million people | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 489.61 articles per million people | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 470.23 articles per million people | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 529.19 articles per million people | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 504.69 articles per million people | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 565.47 articles per million people | +12.0% |
| 2022 | 550.11 articles per million people | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 562.03 articles per million people | +2.2% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 562.03 articles per million people is below the median for high income countries, which is 943.28 articles per million people, 60% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Romania's 562.03 articles per million people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 921.62 articles per million people, 61% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 88.9 articles per million people | 77.98 articles per million people | 95.01 articles per million people | 4 |
| 2000s | 187.12 articles per million people | 101.14 articles per million people | 422.25 articles per million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 488.52 articles per million people | 470.23 articles per million people | 529.19 articles per million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 545.58 articles per million people | 504.69 articles per million people | 565.47 articles per million people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 51 Russia 594.87 articles per million people compare
- 52 San Marino 593.33 articles per million people compare
- 53 Turkey 588.1 articles per million people compare
- 55 Jordan 473.74 articles per million people compare
- 56 Bahrain 455.47 articles per million people compare
- 57 Tunisia 450.22 articles per million people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Romania?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Romania was 562.03 articles per million people in 2023, according to National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026); United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed.
- What is the highest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 565.47 articles per million people in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.98 articles per million people in 1996.
- How does Romania rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people?
- Romania ranks 54th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from National Science Foundation Science and Engineering Indicators, via World Bank (2026); United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed, published as part of Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Scientific and technical journal articles per million people. Disciplines include physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, clinical medicine, biomedical research, engineering and technology, and earth and space sciences.