SCImago IBER Dataset (2024 Edition): Indicators on Research, Innovation, and Societal Impact

The SCImago IBER Dataset (2024 Edition) provides a detailed overview of research, innovation, and societal impact indicators for institutions, regions, and countries within the Ibero-American region. Derived from SCImago’s annual rankings, this dataset contains data for 2024 extracted via web scraping. The dataset focuses on institutions that meet the inclusion criteria of at least one Scopus-indexed publication during the five-year period 2019–2023.

This edition includes 16 indicators across three key dimensions: research, innovation, and societal impact. Notable updates for 2024 include three new societal impact indicators: contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), female participation in scientific output, and influence on public policy. The dataset also retains classic indicators such as scientific output, normalized impact, international collaboration, and technological impact.

Data Highlights:
• Coverage of institutions, regions, and countries in the Ibero-American region.
• Three main dimensions: research, innovation, and societal impact.
• 16 indicators, including:
• Research: Scientific output, normalized impact, and leadership.
• Innovation: Patents, technological impact, and innovative knowledge.
• Societal Impact: SDG-related output, female participation, and policy influence.

This dataset provides valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and institutional leaders aiming to benchmark performance, foster international collaboration, and evaluate the societal impact of research activities.