Ecological Economics Journal Citation Rate 2026
0921-8009
eISSN 1873-6106
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Ecological Economics
Ecological Economics (EE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Climate Change Policy and Economics and Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0921-8009 (e-ISSN 1873-6106). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.32 (Q1 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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3690 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Ecological Economics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ecological Economics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.32, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Climate Change Policy and Economics 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.
Ecological Economics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Ecological Economics 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 Ecological Economics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ecological Economics
- Budget $3690 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Climate Change Policy and Economics, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Economic and Environmental Valuation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0921-8009 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-6106 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3690 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ecological Economics is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3690.
In our subject taxonomy, Ecological Economics is classified under Climate Change Policy and Economics, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, Economic and Environmental Valuation and Environmental Impact and Sustainability.
Ecological Economics 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.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.319.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.319 | 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.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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