Scientific publications per million in Romania

Romania: Scientific publications per million was 562.03 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
562.03
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
54th
of 196 countries
All-time high
565.47
in 2021
All-time low
77.98
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific publications per million in Romania, 1996–2023

1002003004005006001996200920231996: 781997: 90.51998: 951999: 92.12000: 101.12001: 103.12002: 106.72003: 115.72004: 124.92005: 154.92006: 170.22007: 2362008: 336.32009: 422.32010: 485.22011: 475.92012: 484.12013: 481.32014: 484.62015: 513.52016: 471.72017: 489.62018: 470.22019: 529.22020: 504.72021: 565.52022: 550.12023: 562

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, scientific publications per million in Romania stood at 562.03.

The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 16.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Romania peaked at 565.47 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 77.98, 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.

Scientific publications per million in Romania, year by year

Annual values for Scientific publications per million in Romania, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 77.98 —
1997 90.48 +16.0%
1998 95.01 +5.0%
1999 92.12 -3.0%
2000 101.14 +9.8%
2001 103.07 +1.9%
2002 106.74 +3.6%
2003 115.74 +8.4%
2004 124.88 +7.9%
2005 154.87 +24.0%
2006 170.24 +9.9%
2007 235.96 +38.6%
2008 336.29 +42.5%
2009 422.25 +25.6%
2010 485.2 +14.9%
2011 475.9 -1.9%
2012 484.09 +1.7%
2013 481.26 -0.6%
2014 484.59 +0.7%
2015 513.48 +6.0%
2016 471.65 -8.1%
2017 489.61 +3.8%
2018 470.23 -4.0%
2019 529.19 +12.5%
2020 504.69 -4.6%
2021 565.47 +12.0%
2022 550.11 -2.7%
2023 562.03 +2.2%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 562.03 is below the median for high income countries, which is 943.28, 60% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 562.03 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 921.62, 61% of the median. (53 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 88.9 77.98 95.01 4
2000s 187.12 101.14 422.25 10
2010s 488.52 470.23 529.19 10
2020s 545.58 504.69 565.47 4

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 51 Russia 594.87 compare
  2. 52 San Marino 593.33 compare
  3. 53 Turkey 588.1 compare
  4. 55 Jordan 473.74 compare
  5. 56 Bahrain 455.47 compare
  6. 57 Tunisia 450.22 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific publications per million in Romania?
Scientific publications per million in Romania was 562.03 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 565.47 in 2021.
What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 77.98 in 1996.
How does Romania rank for scientific publications per million?
Romania ranks 54th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific publications per million 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 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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