Scientific publications per million in Thailand

Thailand: Scientific publications per million was 232.29 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
232.29
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
75th
of 196 countries
All-time high
242.05
in 2022
All-time low
14.15
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific publications per million in Thailand, 1996–2023

0501001502002501996200920231996: 14.21997: 16.41998: 19.21999: 212000: 26.52001: 28.12002: 342003: 36.42004: 42.62005: 55.32006: 662007: 69.82008: 80.62009: 87.72010: 98.12011: 103.62012: 106.42013: 105.22014: 113.72015: 116.82016: 130.72017: 150.42018: 171.32019: 1722020: 186.12021: 218.62022: 2422023: 232.3

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, scientific publications per million in Thailand stood at 232.29.

That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and up 120.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Thailand peaked at 242.05 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14.15, 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.

Scientific publications per million in Thailand, year by year

Annual values for Scientific publications per million in Thailand, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 14.15 —
1997 16.39 +15.8%
1998 19.17 +17.0%
1999 20.97 +9.4%
2000 26.47 +26.2%
2001 28.14 +6.3%
2002 34.05 +21.0%
2003 36.43 +7.0%
2004 42.61 +17.0%
2005 55.3 +29.8%
2006 65.96 +19.3%
2007 69.8 +5.8%
2008 80.55 +15.4%
2009 87.73 +8.9%
2010 98.08 +11.8%
2011 103.63 +5.7%
2012 106.38 +2.7%
2013 105.19 -1.1%
2014 113.73 +8.1%
2015 116.85 +2.7%
2016 130.73 +11.9%
2017 150.41 +15.1%
2018 171.26 +13.9%
2019 172.03 +0.5%
2020 186.15 +8.2%
2021 218.6 +17.4%
2022 242.05 +10.7%
2023 232.29 -4.0%

Thailand compared with similar countries

  • Thailand's 232.29 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 142.49, 1.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Thailand's 232.29 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 62.95, 3.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 17.67 14.15 20.97 4
2000s 52.71 26.47 87.73 10
2010s 126.83 98.08 172.03 10
2020s 219.77 186.15 242.05 4

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 72 Morocco 257.87 compare
  2. 73 South Africa 236.49 compare
  3. 74 Fiji 235.75 compare
  4. 76 Barbados 201.14 compare
  5. 77 Egypt 199.54 compare
  6. 78 Ecuador 196.32 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific publications per million in Thailand?
Scientific publications per million in Thailand was 232.29 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 242.05 in 2022.
What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 14.15 in 1996.
How does Thailand rank for scientific publications per million?
Thailand ranks 75th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific publications per million 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 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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