The United States retains leadership in top-cited pulmonary and respiratory medicine publications, with minimal growth. China and Saudi Arabia experience significant advancements, with China showing remarkable momentum at 13.9% growth, surpassing the UK and gaining ground on the US. European countries like the UK, Italy, and Portugal show modest gains, while Germany and Spain see declines. Noteworthy is the resurgence of some smaller countries, such as Latvia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine, with substantial increases in publication numbers.
Looking forward, expect China's growth to persist, potentially challenging the US. Emerging contributors like Saudi Arabia might influence the field's research landscape, alongside fluctuations in European research output. The evolving trends suggest a diversification in globally impactful research contributions, beyond traditionally dominant regions.
Top countries in Number of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Publications) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 306.44 | 2023 | +1.92% | +0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 120.15 | 2023 | +10.59% | +13.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 104.51 | 2023 | +0.66% | +2.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 79.2 | 2023 | +9.59% | +9.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 46.01 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 43.09 | 2023 | +0.16% | -3.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Australia | 42.38 | 2023 | +0.73% | +5.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 40.5 | 2023 | +1.29% | +0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 38.7 | 2023 | +5.43% | +0.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 31.3 | 2023 | +0.54% | -0.14% | View data |
