Habitat International Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0197-3975 eISSN 1873-5428 Elsevier BV GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Habitat International
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Habitat International (HI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Housing Market and Economics and Land Use and Ecosystem Services, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0197-3975 (e-ISSN 1873-5428). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.34 (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 ~$3520 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.

Habitat International Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Habitat International has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.34, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Housing Market 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.

Habitat International operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Habitat International 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 Habitat International against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Habitat International
  • Budget $3520 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Housing Market and Economics, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Urban Planning and Governance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Habitat International Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+27%
Field avg: 5.01
APC vs Field Avg
+12%
Field avg: $3149

Compared against 22 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0197-3975
ISSN (Online) 1873-5428
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3520 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Habitat International is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3520.

In our subject taxonomy, Habitat International is classified under Housing Market and Economics, Land Use and Ecosystem Services, Urban Planning and Governance and Urban Transport and Accessibility.

Habitat International 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 6.335.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Habitat International

Habitat International does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 6.335 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Habitat International is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Habitat International is $3520 USD.

Habitat International is published by Elsevier BV.

Habitat International shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Habitat International is 0197-3975. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-5428.

Habitat International sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 6.34, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
6.335
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 6.335 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

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S4210229294

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