Scientific publications per million in South Africa
South Africa: Scientific publications per million was 236.49 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
236.49
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
73rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
254.59
in 2022
All-time low
84.07
in 2000
Years of data
28
1996–2023
Scientific publications per million in South Africa, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, scientific publications per million in South Africa stood at 236.49.
The figure is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in South Africa peaked at 254.59 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 84.07, in 2000.
South Africa ranks 73rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Scientific publications per million in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 86.99 | — |
| 1997 | 85.93 | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 86.64 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 86.56 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 84.07 | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 87.39 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 93.34 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 89.75 | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 100.89 | +12.4% |
| 2005 | 106.02 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 116.32 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 118.18 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 123.97 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 137.59 | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 144.75 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 155.51 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 166.36 | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 174.62 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 181.43 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 191.96 | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 208.79 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 222.25 | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 225.76 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 246.53 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 252.78 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 251.67 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 254.59 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 236.49 | -7.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 236.49 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 142.49, 1.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 236.49 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17.81, 13.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 86.53 | 85.93 | 86.99 | 4 |
| 2000s | 105.75 | 84.07 | 137.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 191.8 | 144.75 | 246.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 248.88 | 236.49 | 254.59 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is scientific publications per million in South Africa?
- Scientific publications per million in South Africa was 236.49 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 254.59 in 2022.
- What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.07 in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for scientific publications per million?
- South Africa ranks 73rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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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