The Quarterly Journal of Economics Citation Rate 2026
0033-5533
eISSN 1531-4650
Oxford University Press
GB
Q1 Quartile Hybrid Top Tier
About The Quarterly Journal of Economics
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.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0033-5533 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1531-4650 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Established | 1886 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 USD |
| h-index | 544 |
| Total Works | 6,724 |
| Total Citations | 1,194,264 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 21.71 (OpenAlex) |
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.
The Quarterly Journal of Economics 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 6,724 works that have together drawn 1,194,264 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 544; its citation rate has risen over the last 4 years, from 8.800 (2019) to 13.700 (2023); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 21.71.
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Citation Rate
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.
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 | 55 | 520 |
| 2024 | 51 | 2,480 |
| 2023 | 53 | 4,014 |
| 2022 | 42 | 2,010 |
| 2021 | 48 | 4,056 |
| 2020 | 50 | 11,022 |
| 2019 | 41 | 13,709 |
| 2018 | 32 | 10,669 |
| 2017 | 53 | 19,439 |
| 2016 | 63 | 27,044 |
| 2015 | 59 | 13,958 |
| 2014 | 56 | 19,408 |
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