Demography Journal Citation Rate 2026
0070-3370
eISSN 1533-7790
Duke University Press
US
Q2 Quartile Open Access
About Demography
Demography (D) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences and Family Dynamics and Relationships, published by Duke University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0070-3370 (e-ISSN 1533-7790). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 117 days.
Demography Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Demography has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.88, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Demography makes all articles freely available to readers. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 117 days.
Researchers looking to publish in Demography should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Demography against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Demography
- Be prepared for a longer review cycle — decisions typically take around 117 days.
- This journal covers Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences, Family Dynamics and Relationships, Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Demography Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0070-3370 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1533-7790 |
| Publisher | Duke University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~117 days to first decision |
| h-index | 227 |
| Total Works | 3,954 |
| Total Citations | 265,751 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.52 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Demography is published by Duke University Press and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.
In our subject taxonomy, Demography is classified under Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences, Family Dynamics and Relationships, Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics and Health disparities and outcomes.
Demography is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, Demography returns a first decision in about 117 days (longer for its field).
OpenAlex records 3,954 works that have together drawn 265,751 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 227; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.876; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.52.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.876 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | 166 |
| 2024 | 93 | 424 |
| 2023 | 79 | 1,003 |
| 2022 | 88 | 1,568 |
| 2021 | 113 | 3,209 |
| 2020 | 98 | 3,406 |
| 2019 | 91 | 4,184 |
| 2018 | 106 | 5,570 |
| 2017 | 107 | 5,521 |
| 2016 | 90 | 4,304 |
| 2015 | 88 | 6,000 |
| 2014 | 102 | 7,104 |
Journal at a Glance
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