China leads in the global production of 10% top-cited scientific publications in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, overtaking the United States. Over the past year, China's output surged by 20.9%, contrasting with a 3.04% decline in the United States. Germany, Australia, and Italy also show positive growth, notably Italy with a 14.65% increase. Emerging contributors like Egypt and Croatia experienced remarkable growth rates of 64.01% and 59.12%, respectively, despite their smaller absolute contributions. Russia and Vietnam similarly demonstrate strong recent growth trends.
Future trends to monitor include the sustained momentum from Asian countries like China and Vietnam, reflecting broader regional investment in scientific research. Additionally, the sharp growth in smaller research markets such as Egypt and Croatia could signify a diversification in global research contributions, potentially altering the landscape of future ecological and evolutionary studies.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 552.94 | 2023 | +16.58% | +20.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 526.97 | 2023 | -3.59% | -3.04% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 150.85 | 2023 | +0.62% | +2.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 136.63 | 2023 | +3.06% | +1.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 96.99 | 2023 | +11.53% | +14.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 91.3 | 2023 | -0.97% | -0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Brazil | 78.96 | 2023 | +4.54% | +5.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 67.84 | 2023 | +0.066% | +1.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 49.16 | 2023 | +2.95% | -1.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 46.89 | 2023 | -0.98% | -3.52% | View data |
