Vanuatu Science and Technology Indicators from World Bank Sources

This dataset tracks science and technology indicators for Vanuatu, compiled by the World Bank Group from multiple international agencies. It includes metrics on research and development, patent applications, and high-technology exports updated through March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyzing trends in scientific journal articles to measure academic output
• Tracking high-technology exports to evaluate industrial modernization
• Monitoring patent and trademark applications to assess the local intellectual property environment

Strengths

• Aggregates data from UNESCO, IMF, and WIPO
• Includes specialized metrics like royalty and license fees
• Standardized World Bank indicator format

Limitations

• Geographic focus is restricted to Vanuatu
• Likely temporal gaps for specific indicators in a small island economy

Provenance

Source

World Bank Group

Collection Method

Aggregated from surveys and administrative records by international agencies

Freshness

Updated as of March 2026.

Geography

Vanuatu