The 2023 data on top-cited optometry publications reveals Australia as the leading country by share, followed by the UK and the US. Notably, South Africa experienced a remarkable surge in citations, while the US saw a minor decline. There has been impressive growth in Europe's smaller markets, such as the Netherlands and Italy, indicating an increase in research output and impact. Asia's major player, China, also reported significant growth.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in publication dominance towards regions showing high growth rates, such as China and Europe, possibly influencing global research collaborations and funding in optometry.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Optometry Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Australia | 21.84 | 2023 | +3.11% | +7.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 21.3 | 2023 | +3.2% | +14.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 18.96 | 2023 | +6.96% | -1.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 10.03 | 2023 | +2.31% | +21.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.36 | 2023 | +2.39% | -0.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 4.53 | 2023 | +7.29% | -0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 2.41 | 2023 | +11.69% | +14.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 New Zealand | 2.15 | 2023 | +3.97% | +2.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 1.94 | 2023 | +7.69% | +87.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.84 | 2023 | +4.25% | +53.53% | View data |
