Forecast: Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment in Canada

In 2023, Canada saw a significant number of its scientific publications in renewable energy, sustainability, and environment ranked among the top 10% most cited, standing as a testament to its robust research ecosystem. From 2024 to 2028, the number of these top-cited publications is forecasted to rise steadily, showing a continuous year-on-year growth, ranging from approximately 0.8% to 0.9%. Over the forecasted five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to average around 0.9%, indicating a consistent upward trend in Canada's contribution to influential scientific literature in this domain.

Future trends to watch for include potential innovations in renewable technology, shifts in environmental policy impacting research focus, and international collaborations that could amplify or alter publication outputs. Monitoring global funding patterns and technological advances will offer further insight into the trajectory of scientific impact in this field.