Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Serbia
Serbia: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people was 781.06 articles per million people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Serbia, 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 Serbia stood at 781.06 articles per million people.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Serbia peaked at 800.99 articles per million people in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 articles per million people, in 1996.
That places Serbia 41st out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Serbia, year by year
| Year | articles per million people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 1997 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 1998 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 1999 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 2000 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 2001 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 2002 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 2003 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 2004 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 2005 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 2006 | 0 articles per million people | — |
| 2007 | 395.07 articles per million people | — |
| 2008 | 414.92 articles per million people | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 502.47 articles per million people | +21.1% |
| 2010 | 541.62 articles per million people | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 649.58 articles per million people | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 800.99 articles per million people | +23.3% |
| 2013 | 714.78 articles per million people | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 692.31 articles per million people | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 656.43 articles per million people | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 692.54 articles per million people | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 671.49 articles per million people | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 672.17 articles per million people | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 692.52 articles per million people | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 662.3 articles per million people | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 713.81 articles per million people | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 741.07 articles per million people | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 781.06 articles per million people | +5.4% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 781.06 articles per million people is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 142.49 articles per million people, 5.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 781.06 articles per million people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 921.62 articles per million people, 85% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 articles per million people | 0 articles per million people | 0 articles per million people | 4 |
| 2000s | 131.25 articles per million people | 0 articles per million people | 502.47 articles per million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 678.44 articles per million people | 541.62 articles per million people | 800.99 articles per million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 724.56 articles per million people | 662.3 articles per million people | 781.06 articles per million people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
- 38 Malta 900.54 articles per million people compare
- 39 Hungary 861.17 articles per million people compare
- 40 Poland 850.93 articles per million people compare
- 42 Bulgaria 775.36 articles per million people compare
- 43 Japan 775.35 articles per million people compare
- 44 Saint Kitts and Nevis 759.23 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 Serbia?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Serbia was 781.06 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 800.99 articles per million people in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 articles per million people in 1996.
- How does Serbia rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people?
- Serbia ranks 41st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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.