What is the Impact Factor of Spatial Demography?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Spatial Demography is 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Spatial Demography indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Spatial Demography is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q3 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q3) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Spatial Demography and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Spatial Demography is published by International Academic Publisher. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

What is the ISO-4 abbreviation and acronym of Spatial Demography?

The official ISO-4 abbreviation of Spatial Demography is "sdem". This standardized title abbreviation is used in citation lists conforming to IEEE, APA, Harvard, or Vancouver styles.

WoS ESCI Q3Hybrid

Spatial Demography

Acronym:sdem

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Identifier (ISSN):2364-2289(Print)/2164-7070(Online)

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.6↑ +0.5

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS ESCIJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Spatial Demography

WoS Q3

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.6

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ3

Self-Citation Rate0%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

23articles/year

35% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Spatial Demography focuses on understanding the spatial and spatiotemporal dimension of demographic processes. More specifically, the journal is interested in submissions that include the innovative use and adoption of spatial concepts, geospatial data, spatial technologies, and spatial analytic methods that further our understanding of demographic and policy-related related questions. The journal publishes both substantive and methodological papers from across the discipline of demography and its related fields (including economics, geography, sociology, anthropology, environmental science) and in applications ranging from local to global scale. In addition to research articles the journal will consider for publication review essays, book reviews, and reports/reviews on data, software, and instructional resources.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Geography84.4%Sociology83.6%Economics74.2%Medicine66.4%Demography61.7%Environmental health58.6%Population53.1%Computer science46.9%Political science46.9%Law45.3%Mathematics45.3%Economic growth39.8%Biology39.1%History32.8%Statistics30.5%Archaeology30.5%Pathology28.9%Geology28.1%Demographic economics25%Psychology23.4%Philosophy21.9%Engineering21.9%

Primary Research Areas

Demography

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Special Issues

Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

DEMOGRAPHY

Rank27/51

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

DEMOGRAPHY

Rank27/51

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
DEMOGRAPHY	JCRESCI	27/51	Q3
DEMOGRAPHY	JCIESCI	27/51	Q3

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

4 year

2026Latest

IF1.6

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Total Citations—

2025

IF1.1

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2024

IF1.1

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2023

IF1.9

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Total Citations—

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.6	—	—
2025	1.1	—	—
2024	1.1	—	—
2023	1.9	—	—

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 0%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

3区 (Zone 3)Sociology

Minor Category (Specific Field):

3区DEMOGRAPHY

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Spatial Demography (acronym: sdem, ISSN: 2364-2289) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of DEMOGRAPHY, published by reputable academic bodies. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI).

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 3 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 23 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.