Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Thailand
Thailand: Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people was 232.29 articles per million people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Thailand, 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 Thailand stood at 232.29 articles per million people.
That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and up 120.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Thailand peaked at 242.05 articles per million people in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14.15 articles per million people, in 1996.
That places Thailand 75th 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | articles per million people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14.15 articles per million people | — |
| 1997 | 16.39 articles per million people | +15.8% |
| 1998 | 19.17 articles per million people | +17.0% |
| 1999 | 20.97 articles per million people | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 26.47 articles per million people | +26.2% |
| 2001 | 28.14 articles per million people | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 34.05 articles per million people | +21.0% |
| 2003 | 36.43 articles per million people | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 42.61 articles per million people | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 55.3 articles per million people | +29.8% |
| 2006 | 65.96 articles per million people | +19.3% |
| 2007 | 69.8 articles per million people | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 80.55 articles per million people | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 87.73 articles per million people | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 98.08 articles per million people | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 103.63 articles per million people | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 106.38 articles per million people | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 105.19 articles per million people | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 113.73 articles per million people | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 116.85 articles per million people | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 130.73 articles per million people | +11.9% |
| 2017 | 150.41 articles per million people | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 171.26 articles per million people | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 172.03 articles per million people | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 186.15 articles per million people | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 218.6 articles per million people | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 242.05 articles per million people | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 232.29 articles per million people | -4.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 232.29 articles per million people is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 142.49 articles per million people, 1.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 232.29 articles per million people is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 62.95 articles per million people, 3.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.67 articles per million people | 14.15 articles per million people | 20.97 articles per million people | 4 |
| 2000s | 52.71 articles per million people | 26.47 articles per million people | 87.73 articles per million people | 10 |
| 2010s | 126.83 articles per million people | 98.08 articles per million people | 172.03 articles per million people | 10 |
| 2020s | 219.77 articles per million people | 186.15 articles per million people | 242.05 articles per million people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 72 Morocco 257.87 articles per million people compare
- 73 South Africa 236.49 articles per million people compare
- 74 Fiji 235.75 articles per million people compare
- 76 Barbados 201.14 articles per million people compare
- 77 Egypt 199.54 articles per million people compare
- 78 Ecuador 196.32 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 Thailand?
- Annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people in Thailand was 232.29 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 242.05 articles per million people in 2022.
- What is the lowest annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.15 articles per million people in 1996.
- How does Thailand rank for annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people?
- Thailand ranks 75th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual articles published in scientific and technical journals per million people rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.