| Year | Publications (No.) | World Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20,046 | 4.2 |
| 2001 | 19,686 | 4.0 |
| 2002 | 20,549 | 4.1 |
| 2003 | 22,370 | 4.2 |
| 2004 | 23,669 | 4.2 |
| 2005 | 25,847 | 4.3 |
| 2006 | 27,618 | 4.4 |
| 2007 | 27,633 | 4.3 |
| 2008 | 28,856 | 4.3 |
| 2009 | 27,789 | 4.3 |
Source: Observatoire des sciences et des technologies