Scientific and technical journal articles in South Africa stood at 14,949 in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 5.9% from 15,881 in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 9,548 (up 57% since). The highest value since 1996 was 15,881 in 2022, the lowest 3,924 in 1997. South Africa ranked 33rd highest of the 197 countries in this dataset in 2023; China ranked first.
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Scientific and technical journal articles in South Africa stood at 14,949 in 2023, according to World Bank.
The latest value is down 5.9% from 15,881 in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 9,548 (up 57% since).
South Africa ranked 33rd highest of the 197 countries in this dataset in 2023; China ranked first.
The highest value since 1996 was 15,881 in 2022, the lowest 3,924 in 1997.
| Indicator | Scientific and technical journal articles |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Category | Technology and Internet |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). Scientific and technical journal articles — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ip-jrn-artc-sc/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IP.JRN.ARTC.SC
World Bank. "Scientific and technical journal articles — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ip-jrn-artc-sc/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IP.JRN.ARTC.SC.
World Bank. 2026. "Scientific and technical journal articles — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ip-jrn-artc-sc/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IP.JRN.ARTC.SC.
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author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{Scientific and technical journal articles --- South Africa}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ip-jrn-artc-sc/ZAF},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IP.JRN.ARTC.SC}
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