World Development Journal Citation Rate 2026
0305-750X
eISSN 1873-5991
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About World Development
World Development (WD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth and Global trade and economics, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0305-750X (e-ISSN 1873-5991). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.22 (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 (APC ~$4140 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 9,879 works and 725,717 citations, with an h-index of 347.
World Development Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
World Development has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.22, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth 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.
World Development operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in World Development 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 World Development against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for World Development
- Budget $4140 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Global trade and economics, Income, Poverty, and Inequality. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How World Development Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0305-750X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-5991 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4140 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
World Development is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4140.
In our subject taxonomy, World Development is classified under Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, Global trade and economics, Income, Poverty, and Inequality and International Development and Aid.
World Development 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 4.221.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.221 | 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
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