JAMA Journal Citation Rate 2026
0098-7484
eISSN 1538-3598
American Medical Association
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About JAMA
JAMA (J) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by American Medical Association in US, catalogued under ISSN 0098-7484 (e-ISSN 1538-3598). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.82 (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.
JAMA Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
JAMA has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.82, 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 the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
JAMA operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in JAMA 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 JAMA against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0098-7484 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1538-3598 |
| Publisher | American Medical Association |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| h-index | 1010 |
| Total Works | 354,753 |
| Total Citations | 7,595,800 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 8.65 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
JAMA is published by American Medical Association and based in United States.
Editorially, JAMA concentrates on Healthcare Policy and Management, History of Medical Practice and Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare.
JAMA is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 354,753 works that have together drawn 7,595,800 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 1010; its most recent citation rate stands at 7.821; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 8.65.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.821 | 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 | 1,837 | 11,170 |
| 2024 | 1,867 | 29,482 |
| 2023 | 1,853 | 47,618 |
| 2022 | 1,696 | 54,926 |
| 2021 | 1,710 | 100,950 |
| 2020 | 1,865 | 255,732 |
| 2019 | 1,797 | 97,720 |
| 2018 | 1,792 | 115,072 |
| 2017 | 1,778 | 125,763 |
| 2016 | 1,868 | 178,677 |
| 2015 | 1,803 | 114,156 |
| 2014 | 1,897 | 122,732 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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