Ecology and Evolution Journal Citation Rate 2026
2045-7758
Wiley
GB
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Ecology and Evolution
Ecology and Evolution (EE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies and Genetic diversity and population structure, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2045-7758. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.08 (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, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2200 USD. OpenAlex records 16,008 works and 285,570 citations, with an h-index of 144.
Ecology and Evolution Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ecology and Evolution has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.08, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies 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, Ecology and Evolution makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2200 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Ecology and Evolution 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 Ecology and Evolution against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ecology and Evolution
- Budget $2200 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Genetic diversity and population structure, Plant and animal studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Ecology and Evolution Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2045-7758 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $2200 USD |
| h-index | 145 |
| Total Works | 16,170 |
| Total Citations | 290,603 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.56 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ecology and Evolution is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2200.
In our subject taxonomy, Ecology and Evolution is classified under Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Genetic diversity and population structure, Plant and animal studies and Species Distribution and Climate Change.
Ecology and Evolution is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 16,170 works that have together drawn 290,603 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 145; its most recent citation rate stands at 2.080; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.56.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.080 | 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 | 2,024 | 3,900 |
| 2024 | 1,647 | 9,034 |
| 2023 | 1,169 | 10,763 |
| 2022 | 1,214 | 14,940 |
| 2021 | 1,378 | 23,596 |
| 2020 | 1,202 | 26,386 |
| 2019 | 1,179 | 32,534 |
| 2018 | 1,071 | 30,676 |
| 2017 | 1,092 | 34,199 |
| 2016 | 816 | 29,075 |
| 2015 | 536 | 19,397 |
| 2014 | 456 | 19,539 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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