Global Share of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Health by Country

The 2024 analysis reveals that Luxembourg leads with 25.24% of its health publications among the top 10% most cited globally, followed by Austria and Greece. Notably, larger countries like the United States and China maintain significant shares, around 12.78% and 13.75%, despite their vast number of publications. Established research nations like the United Kingdom and Switzerland also exhibit high shares. Emerging regions such as Egypt and Indonesia show growth potential, with 8.9% and 7.39% respectively. Countries like Brazil and Russia have under 1%, indicating opportunities for strategic improvements.

Future trends to watch include potential shifts as smaller nations enhance their research capabilities. Technological advancements and international collaborations may further influence citation impact, driving more diverse contributions to health-related scientific literature.