Last Updated on August 14, 2026 by Dr. Bhagat
Scientific Reports has a 2025 Journal Impact Factor of 4.9, according to Journal Citation Reports data released in 2026. It is Q1 in Multidisciplinary Sciences and indexed in SCIE.
Scientific Reports metrics at a glance
| Metric | Current value |
|---|---|
| 2025 JIF | 4.9 |
| 5-year JIF | 4.8 |
| Category / quartile | Multidisciplinary Sciences / Q1 |
| Index | SCIE |
| Total citations in supplied JCR data | 1,061,414 |
| Immediacy Index | 1.2 |
| Eigenfactor | 0.91446 |
| Article Influence | 1.005 |
| SNIP | 1.339 |
| SJR | 0.893 |
| ISSN | 2045-2322 |
Scientific Reports Impact Factor history, 2017–2025
| Year | JIF |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 4.122 |
| 2018 | 4.011 |
| 2019 | 3.998 |
| 2020 | 4.380 |
| 2021 | 4.996 |
| 2022 | 4.6 |
| 2023 | 3.8 |
| 2024 | 3.9 |
| 2025 | 4.9 |
The JIF rose from 3.9 in 2024 to 4.9 in 2025, about 25.6%. The table corrects older chart rounding that showed 2018 as 4 and 2023 as 4.
About Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports is a fully open-access Nature Portfolio journal covering the natural sciences, psychology, medicine and engineering. Its editorial model focuses on scientifically valid research; authors should assess scope, methodology requirements and audience rather than choosing by JIF alone.
Is Scientific Reports Q1 and SCIE indexed?
Yes. The supplied 2026 JCR data places the journal in Q1 in Multidisciplinary Sciences and lists it in SCIE.
Open-access publication charge
The official page currently lists an APC of £2,290 / US$2,850 / €2,490. Taxes, waivers and institutional agreements may alter the amount; verify it before submission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest Scientific Reports Impact Factor?
4.9 for 2025 in JCR 2026.
Is it open access?
Yes, it is fully open access.
What is its ISSN?
2045-2322.
Sources and data notes
Data checked: 14 August 2026. Current JCR identity values were checked against the supplied workbook; other metrics and fees were checked on official pages.
