Forecast: Number of Scientific Publications in Artificial Intelligence in South Africa

The number of scientific publications in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in South Africa is forecasted to grow significantly from 187.37 in 2024 to 268.6 in 2028. This marks a strong upward trend with consistent annual increases. From 2024 to 2025, the predicted year-on-year growth is approximately 10.9%. Similar growth rates are observed from 2025 to 2026 and subsequent years, signifying a robust trend in AI research outputs. Looking back to 2023, we notice an optimistic and steady increase in the volume of publications, indicating growing interest and investment in AI research within the region.

Future trends to watch for include advancements in AI research capabilities due to enhanced technological infrastructure, government policies supporting innovation, and increasing collaboration between academic institutions and industry players. These factors are likely to drive further growth and diversification in AI research outputs.