JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS

metrics 2024

Elevating Health Systems through Rigorous Economic Analysis

Introduction

JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS, published by Elsevier, is a leading peer-reviewed journal in the fields of health policy and public health, with an impressive impact factor indicative of its significance in academic research. Since its inception in 1982, the journal has been a pivotal platform for disseminating impactful research that influences health care policies and economic evaluations, addressing critical topics that drive effective health care delivery and resource allocation. With its current ranking of Q1 in both Health Policy and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, it is recognized among the top journals in these areas, boasting a Scopus rank that places it in the top percentiles of health-related publications. Although it operates under a subscription model, researchers and practitioners benefit from its rich repository of studies and analysis that advance knowledge and practice in health economics. The journal remains committed to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students committed to improving health systems and outcomes.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank2.44
Journal Impact Factor3.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)4.00
H-Index146
Journal IF Without Self3.40
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor2.06
Influence2.42
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life10.90
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI1.30
Total Documents1967
WOS Total Citations8075
SCIMAGO Total Citations18759
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1276
Scopus Journal Rank2.44
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.52
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.91
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.17

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #50/310
Percentile 83.87
Quartile Q1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #129/665
Percentile 80.60
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 97/597
Percentile 83.80
Quartile Q1
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 34/174
Percentile 80.70
Quartile Q1
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 15/118
Percentile 87.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

ECONOMICS
Rank 91/600
Percentile 84.83
Quartile Q1
HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 23/175
Percentile 86.86
Quartile Q1
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 16/119
Percentile 86.55
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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