Scientific publications per million in Uruguay

Uruguay: Scientific publications per million was 312.81 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
312.81
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
66th
of 196 countries
All-time high
349.1
in 2021
All-time low
51.78
in 1996
Years of data
28
1996–2023

Scientific publications per million in Uruguay, 1996–2023

1002003001996200920231996: 51.81997: 621998: 66.91999: 62.32000: 68.92001: 71.72002: 822003: 85.92004: 93.32005: 105.22006: 108.62007: 1152008: 130.32009: 143.42010: 1462011: 167.32012: 169.92013: 1722014: 215.52015: 202.42016: 244.62017: 232.62018: 2622019: 281.82020: 282.92021: 349.12022: 317.32023: 312.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, scientific publications per million in Uruguay stood at 312.81.

The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 81.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, scientific publications per million in Uruguay peaked at 349.1 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 51.78, in 1996.

Uruguay ranks 66th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 Uruguay, year by year

Annual values for Scientific publications per million in Uruguay, 1996 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1996 51.78 —
1997 61.98 +19.7%
1998 66.89 +7.9%
1999 62.31 -6.8%
2000 68.86 +10.5%
2001 71.7 +4.1%
2002 82 +14.4%
2003 85.87 +4.7%
2004 93.33 +8.7%
2005 105.21 +12.7%
2006 108.64 +3.3%
2007 114.97 +5.8%
2008 130.29 +13.3%
2009 143.37 +10.0%
2010 146.01 +1.8%
2011 167.26 +14.5%
2012 169.94 +1.6%
2013 172.02 +1.2%
2014 215.47 +25.3%
2015 202.38 -6.1%
2016 244.57 +20.8%
2017 232.56 -4.9%
2018 262.04 +12.7%
2019 281.8 +7.5%
2020 282.87 +0.4%
2021 349.1 +23.4%
2022 317.33 -9.1%
2023 312.81 -1.4%

Uruguay compared with similar countries

  • Uruguay's 312.81 is below the median for high income countries, which is 943.28, 33% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
  • Uruguay's 312.81 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 61.64, 5.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 60.74 51.78 66.89 4
2000s 100.42 68.86 143.37 10
2010s 209.4 146.01 281.8 10
2020s 315.53 282.87 349.1 4

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 63 Lebanon 360.15 compare
  2. 64 Bosnia and Herzegovina 339.91 compare
  3. 65 Oman 324.86 compare
  4. 67 Kuwait 287.43 compare
  5. 68 Palau 284.31 compare
  6. 69 Brazil 276.08 compare

See the full ranking of 196 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is scientific publications per million in Uruguay?
Scientific publications per million in Uruguay was 312.81 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest scientific publications per million recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 349.1 in 2021.
What is the lowest scientific publications per million recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 51.78 in 1996.
How does Uruguay rank for scientific publications per million?
Uruguay ranks 66th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is scientific publications per million rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 81.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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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