Oecologia Journal Citation Rate 2026
0029-8549
eISSN 1432-1939
Springer Science+Business Media
DE
Q2 Quartile
About Oecologia
Oecologia (O) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction and Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, published by Springer Science+Business Media in DE, catalogued under ISSN 0029-8549 (e-ISSN 1432-1939). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.84 (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 operates a subscription model (APC ~$3390 USD). OpenAlex records 14,851 works and 1,084,817 citations, with an h-index of 321.
Oecologia Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Oecologia has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.84, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Animal Behavior and Reproduction 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.
Oecologia operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Oecologia 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 Oecologia against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Oecologia
- Budget $3390 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Oecologia Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0029-8549 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1432-1939 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Germany |
| APC / Cost | $3390 USD |
| h-index | 322 |
| Total Works | 14,724 |
| Total Citations | 1,087,536 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 2.24 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Oecologia is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Germany. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3390.
In our subject taxonomy, Oecologia is classified under Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies, Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics and Plant and animal studies.
Oecologia is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 14,724 works that have together drawn 1,087,536 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 322; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.837; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 2.24.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.838 | 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 | 199 | 337 |
| 2024 | 159 | 713 |
| 2023 | 188 | 1,602 |
| 2022 | 217 | 2,454 |
| 2021 | 281 | 4,692 |
| 2020 | 224 | 4,695 |
| 2019 | 258 | 6,568 |
| 2018 | 276 | 7,525 |
| 2017 | 248 | 7,893 |
| 2016 | 272 | 10,797 |
| 2015 | 333 | 13,867 |
| 2014 | 331 | 14,676 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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