Ecology Letters Journal Citation Rate 2026
1461-023X
eISSN 1461-0248
Wiley
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Ecology Letters
Ecology Letters (EL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Wiley in GB. It is catalogued under ISSN 1461-023X (electronic ISSN 1461-0248).
Ecology Letters Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Ecology Letters has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.43, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Ecology Letters operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Ecology Letters 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 Letters against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Ecology Letters
- Budget $5050 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 1461-023X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1461-0248 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $5050 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Ecology Letters is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 5050.
Ecology Letters is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.427.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.427 | 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: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S80967739
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