In 2023, the US led in the share of highly cited pulmonary and respiratory medicine publications, although its growth was modest at 0.96% year-over-year. China showcased significant momentum with a 13.9% increase, reflecting its growing research focus. The UK, Italy, and Australia displayed moderate increases, while Germany and Spain saw slight declines. Emerging research hubs like Saudi Arabia and Romania experienced dramatic growth, at 22.93% and 27.28% respectively, indicating a shift in global research dynamics.
Future trends to monitor include the continued ascendancy of China and emerging nations, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, potentially reshaping the global scientific landscape in pulmonary and respiratory fields.
Top countries in Number of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 31.26 | 2023 | +1.92% | +0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 12.26 | 2023 | +10.59% | +13.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.66 | 2023 | +0.66% | +2.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.08 | 2023 | +9.59% | +9.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 4.69 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 4.4 | 2023 | +0.16% | -3.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 4.32 | 2023 | +0.73% | +5.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.13 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 3.95 | 2023 | +5.43% | +0.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 3.19 | 2023 | +0.54% | -0.14% | View data |
