Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Syria
Syria: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people was 27.37 articles per million people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Syria, 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
The most recent figure for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Syria is 27.37 articles per million people, 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, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Syria peaked at 27.37 articles per million people in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.85 articles per million people, 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.
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Syria, year by year
| Year | articles per million people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3.85 articles per million people | — |
| 1997 | 4.65 articles per million people | +20.6% |
| 1998 | 4.44 articles per million people | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 5.22 articles per million people | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 6.02 articles per million people | +15.2% |
| 2001 | 5.57 articles per million people | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 4.83 articles per million people | -13.2% |
| 2003 | 5.7 articles per million people | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 7.5 articles per million people | +31.6% |
| 2005 | 7.68 articles per million people | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 6.84 articles per million people | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 7.42 articles per million people | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 9.34 articles per million people | +25.8% |
| 2009 | 7.03 articles per million people | -24.7% |
| 2010 | 10.17 articles per million people | +44.7% |
| 2011 | 11.5 articles per million people | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 13.2 articles per million people | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 11.15 articles per million people | -15.5% |
| 2014 | 11.42 articles per million people | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 13.43 articles per million people | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 14.18 articles per million people | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 13.01 articles per million people | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 15.36 articles per million people | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 16.35 articles per million people | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 22.82 articles per million people | +39.6% |
| 2021 | 24.9 articles per million people | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 26.04 articles per million people | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 27.37 articles per million people | +5.1% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 27.37 articles per million people is above the median for low income countries, which is 8.27 articles per million people, 3.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 27.37 articles per million people is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 324.86 articles per million people, 8% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.54 articles per million people | 3.85 articles per million people | 5.22 articles per million people | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.79 articles per million people | 4.83 articles per million people | 9.34 articles per million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.98 articles per million people | 10.17 articles per million people | 16.35 articles per million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.28 articles per million people | 22.82 articles per million people | 27.37 articles per million people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 137 Benin 30.98 articles per million people compare
- 138 Gambia 29.58 articles per million people compare
- 139 Uganda 29.26 articles per million people compare
- 141 Senegal 27.08 articles per million people compare
- 142 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 26.55 articles per million people compare
- 143 Lesotho 26.04 articles per million people compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 276.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 23.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 7,688 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 775.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.91 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Syria?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Syria was 27.37 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 27.37 articles per million people in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.85 articles per million people in 1996.
- How does Syria rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people?
- Syria ranks 140th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people 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 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.