Scientific publications per million in Syria

Syria: Scientific publications per million was 27.37 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
27.37
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
140th
of 196 countries
All-time high
27.37
in 2023
All-time low
3.85
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific publications per million in Syria, 1996–2023

5101520251996200920231996: 3.91997: 4.61998: 4.41999: 5.22000: 62001: 5.62002: 4.82003: 5.72004: 7.52005: 7.72006: 6.82007: 7.42008: 9.32009: 72010: 10.22011: 11.52012: 13.22013: 11.22014: 11.42015: 13.42016: 14.22017: 132018: 15.42019: 16.42020: 22.82021: 24.92022: 262023: 27.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for scientific publications per million in Syria is 27.37, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.

That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 145.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Syria peaked at 27.37 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.85, in 1996.

That places Syria 140th 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 Syria, year by year

Annual values for Scientific publications per million in Syria, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 3.85 —
1997 4.65 +20.6%
1998 4.44 -4.5%
1999 5.22 +17.5%
2000 6.02 +15.2%
2001 5.57 -7.5%
2002 4.83 -13.2%
2003 5.7 +17.9%
2004 7.5 +31.6%
2005 7.68 +2.4%
2006 6.84 -11.0%
2007 7.42 +8.6%
2008 9.34 +25.8%
2009 7.03 -24.7%
2010 10.17 +44.7%
2011 11.5 +13.1%
2012 13.2 +14.7%
2013 11.15 -15.5%
2014 11.42 +2.4%
2015 13.43 +17.6%
2016 14.18 +5.6%
2017 13.01 -8.2%
2018 15.36 +18.0%
2019 16.35 +6.5%
2020 22.82 +39.6%
2021 24.9 +9.1%
2022 26.04 +4.6%
2023 27.37 +5.1%

Syria compared with similar countries

  • Syria's 27.37 is above the median for low income countries, which is 8.27, 3.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Syria's 27.37 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 324.86, 8% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.54 3.85 5.22 4
2000s 6.79 4.83 9.34 10
2010s 12.98 10.17 16.35 10
2020s 25.28 22.82 27.37 4

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 137 Benin 30.98 compare
  2. 138 Gambia 29.58 compare
  3. 139 Uganda 29.26 compare
  4. 141 Senegal 27.08 compare
  5. 142 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 26.55 compare
  6. 143 Lesotho 26.04 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific publications per million in Syria?
Scientific publications per million in Syria was 27.37 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 27.37 in 2023.
What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 3.85 in 1996.
How does Syria rank for scientific publications per million?
Syria ranks 140th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 145.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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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