Habitat International Journal Citation Rate 2026
0197-3975
eISSN 1873-5428
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Habitat International
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. OpenAlex records 4,643 works and 153,968 citations, with an h-index of 160.
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
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| ISSN (Print) | 0197-3975 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-5428 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3520 USD |
| h-index | 162 |
| Total Works | 4,696 |
| Total Citations | 157,457 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 8.36 (OpenAlex) |
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.
OpenAlex records 4,696 works that have together drawn 157,457 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 162; its most recent citation rate stands at 6.335; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 8.36.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation 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.
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 | 332 | 2,809 |
| 2024 | 195 | 3,292 |
| 2023 | 172 | 4,236 |
| 2022 | 161 | 5,260 |
| 2021 | 109 | 4,134 |
| 2020 | 131 | 6,334 |
| 2019 | 118 | 5,569 |
| 2018 | 122 | 5,941 |
| 2017 | 148 | 9,659 |
| 2016 | 137 | 9,283 |
| 2015 | 258 | 15,466 |
| 2014 | 171 | 11,588 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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