In 2023, China and United States led globally in 10% top-cited aerospace engineering publications with China showing a growth of 7.1% and the US experiencing a decline of 2.2%. Noteworthy growth was seen in India (7.25%) and Vietnam (11.32%). The European nations had mixed performance; Ireland experienced a significant increase of 33.27% while Sweden declined by 6.7%. Kazakhstan emerged with an impressive 91.54% rise. Conversely, countries like Colombia saw a steep drop at -42.8%. Overall, the variation indicates shifting dynamics in global aerospace research contributions.
Looking ahead, emerging markets like Kazakhstan and Vietnam could become even more prominent players. Watch for potential research surges from countries planning increased investment in aerospace technology and academic collaborations. These trends suggest a diversification in leadership for aerospace innovations beyond traditionally dominant countries.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Aerospace Engineering by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 437.06 | 2023 | +13.5% | +7.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 420.93 | 2023 | +0.01% | -2.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 62.18 | 2023 | +6.27% | +7.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 55.26 | 2023 | +0.17% | -1.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 52.53 | 2023 | +3.17% | +1.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 46.05 | 2023 | +0.36% | +4.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 32.14 | 2023 | +2.97% | +0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 25.9 | 2023 | +9.26% | +8.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 25.62 | 2023 | +0.66% | -0.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 21.7 | 2023 | +0.28% | -3.09% | View data |
