The Quarterly Journal of Economics Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0033-5533 eISSN 1531-4650 Oxford University Press GB

Q1 Quartile Hybrid Top Tier

About The Quarterly Journal of Economics
{# Self-contained "answer block": one dense, LLM-quotable paragraph stating every core fact with an explicit as-of year, server-rendered and unique per journal. This is the canonical fact statement — other sections add narrative, they do not restate these numbers. #}

The Quarterly Journal of Economics (QJE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Economics and Social Sciences, published by Oxford University Press in GB and in circulation since 1886, catalogued under ISSN 0033-5533 (e-ISSN 1531-4650). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 13.70 (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 hybrid open-access model (APC ~$3500 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,713 works and 1,184,712 citations, with an h-index of 541.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

The Quarterly Journal of Economics has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 13.70, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the 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.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics operates a hybrid open-access model — authors may pay an APC of approximately $3500 USD to make individual articles open access, while the rest remain subscription-only.

Researchers looking to publish in The Quarterly Journal of Economics 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 The Quarterly Journal of Economics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for The Quarterly Journal of Economics
  • Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Economics, Social Sciences. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Quarterly Journal … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+523%
Field avg: 2.2
APC vs Field Avg
-99%
Field avg: $601318

Compared against 19 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0033-5533
ISSN (Online) 1531-4650
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
Established 1886
APC / Cost $3500 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

The Quarterly Journal of Economics is published by Oxford University Press, based in United Kingdom and in publication since 1886. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3500.

In our subject taxonomy, The Quarterly Journal of Economics is classified under Economics and Social Sciences.

and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025).

Its citation rate has risen over the last 4 years, from 8.800 (2019) to 13.700 (2023).

Research Areas
Frequently Asked Questions about The Quarterly Journal of Economics

The Quarterly Journal of Economics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 13.700 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, The Quarterly Journal of Economics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for The Quarterly Journal of Economics is $3500 USD.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics is published by Oxford University Press.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in 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 The Quarterly Journal of Economics is 0033-5533. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1531-4650.

The Quarterly Journal of Economics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 13.70, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.

OpenAlex
Unverified
DOAJ
Non-OA
Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
13.700
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2023
Historical Trend

The impact factor has grown by 56% over the last 4 years (from 8.800 to 13.700), indicating rising influence and citation activity in its field.

Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2023 13.700 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2022 14.200 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2021 11.300 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2020 9.500 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)
2019 8.800 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.

Compare Journals

Compare The Quarterly Journal of Econ… against similar publications in its field:

Related Journals in Your Field

Metadata

Last updated: May 11, 2026

Updated by: system

Get weekly updates for Economics journals

Free. Monday morning. New citation rates, CFPs, indexing alerts, predatory watch list. One-click unsubscribe.

Comparison Shortlist
0 journals
Est. APC Budget: $0
Compare Now
Compare 0 Open → Clear
Save your viewing history
You've browsed several journals this session. Sign in to track them in one place and get weekly impact-factor updates.
Save with Google