Population Studies Journal Citation Rate 2026
0032-4728
eISSN 1477-4747
Taylor & Francis
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Population Studies
Population Studies (PS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences and Family Dynamics and Relationships, published by Taylor & Francis in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0032-4728 (e-ISSN 1477-4747). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.89 (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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,003 works and 118,725 citations, with an h-index of 143.
Population Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Population Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.89, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences 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.
Population Studies operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Population Studies 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 Population Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Population Studies
- This journal covers Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences, Family Dynamics and Relationships, Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0032-4728 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1477-4747 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Population Studies is published by Taylor & Francis and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Population Studies is classified under Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences, Family Dynamics and Relationships, Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics and Global Maternal and Child Health.
Population Studies 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 1.887.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.887 | 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: S202512192
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