In 2023, China leads globally in the number of top-cited scientific publications on pollution, with significant growth noted at 23.33%. India and Egypt also show noteworthy increases of 26.41% and 31.18%, respectively. Conversely, Germany, Japan, and Ukraine experienced declines. Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam and Malaysia have surged, reflecting growing research capacities. South Korea and Spain maintain a steady growth, while Western nations like the UK and Canada show modest increases or stability.
Future trends indicate further growth in Asian and developing nations as they invest in research infrastructure. Watch for increasing contributions from Latin America and Africa as they enhance research capabilities and focus on pollution issues. Countries with decreasing trends must innovate to remain competitive in critical scientific domains.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Pollution by Country
# | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
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1 | 1 China | 1,060 | 2023 | +16.74% | +23.33% | View data |
2 | 2 India | 154.13 | 2023 | +19.24% | +26.41% | View data |
3 | 3 Italy | 47.61 | 2023 | +4.69% | +7.65% | View data |
4 | 4 United Kingdom | 38.67 | 2023 | +7.27% | +3.15% | View data |
5 | 5 South Korea | 38.59 | 2023 | +5.39% | +7.8% | View data |
6 | 6 Germany | 37.82 | 2023 | +5.99% | -2.47% | View data |
7 | 7 Spain | 37.45 | 2023 | +3.45% | +5.59% | View data |
8 | 8 Brazil | 36.92 | 2023 | +17.24% | +21.31% | View data |
9 | 9 Egypt | 23.75 | 2023 | +17.56% | +31.18% | View data |
10 | 10 Canada | 23.02 | 2023 | +3.17% | +4.13% | View data |