The share of scientific publications in pulmonary and respiratory medicine involving international collaboration in India stood at approximately 10.6% in 2023. From 2024, the forecasted data shows a steady increase, with a growth from 10.94% in 2024 to 12.15% by 2028. The year-on-year growth rate averages slightly over 2.5% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2024-2028 is projected to be around 2.65%, indicating a steady uptick in international collaboration over the next five years.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased digitalization and virtual collaborations may further boost international research partnerships.
Policy changes in research funding could significantly impact the scale of international collaboration.
Emerging research areas like AI-driven respiratory health innovations may lead to more cross-border collaborations.