In 2023, China dominated the landscape of top-cited scientific publications in pollution, capturing a substantial 61.33% share globally. India, although significantly behind China, held a solid second place with 8.92%. Both countries saw remarkable year-on-year growth, with India at 26.41% and China at 23.33%. Noteworthy increases were also seen in Egypt and Vietnam, exhibiting year-on-year growth rates of 31.18% and 61.88%, respectively. In contrast, some European countries like Germany experienced a decrease in share, sliding by 2.47%.
Future trends to watch include the increasing influence of emerging markets like the United Arab Emirates, which had a staggering 75.44% increase, and Peru with 130.89% growth, indicating a shift towards a more diversified global research landscape in pollution.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Pollution Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 61.33 | 2023 | +16.74% | +23.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 8.92 | 2023 | +19.24% | +26.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2.75 | 2023 | +4.69% | +7.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 2.24 | 2023 | +7.27% | +3.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 2.23 | 2023 | +5.39% | +7.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2.19 | 2023 | +5.99% | -2.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.17 | 2023 | +3.45% | +5.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 2.14 | 2023 | +17.24% | +21.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Egypt | 1.37 | 2023 | +17.56% | +31.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Canada | 1.33 | 2023 | +3.17% | +4.13% | View data |
