The forecast indicates a steady growth in the number of scientific publications in chemical engineering in Germany, increasing from 2.59 thousand in 2024 to 2.79 thousand by 2028. Based on this projected data, we calculate consistent annual growth, reflecting a positive upward trend. Since 2023 numbers are not provided, trends are based exclusively on provided forecast figures.

The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over five years (2024–2028) is essential to understand sustained progress and potential shifts in productivity and academic contributions in chemical engineering disciplines.

Future trends to watch for include: