The global distribution of top-cited AI scientific publications highlights China's dominance, holding a 36.4% share, followed by the USA at 25.37%. India shows significant growth with an 8.93% share, reflecting a 17.23% year-on-year increase. Germany and the UK show contrasting trends, with Germany experiencing a 10.09% rise, while the UK sees a slight decline. Emerging players like Singapore, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia are increasing their influence, with significant year-on-year growth rates. Smaller countries such as Lithuania and Bulgaria demonstrate extraordinary growth percentages, indicating increased research quality and impact in AI.
Future trends to watch include China's continued leadership and potential shifts in the USA's contributions. Additionally, the rapid growth in AI publication shares in India and other emerging economies suggests they could play more significant roles in shaping AI research globally. Collaboration across borders and increased research investments will be crucial for countries aiming to enhance their AI impact further.
Top countries in Number of Scientific Publications Among the World's 10% Top-Cited Publications in Artificial Intelligence Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 36.4 | 2023 | +4.39% | +11.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 25.37 | 2023 | +3.73% | +6.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 8.93 | 2023 | +11.32% | +17.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4.92 | 2023 | +3.97% | +10.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4.83 | 2023 | +2.65% | -1.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Australia | 3.19 | 2023 | +3.93% | +6.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Singapore | 2.18 | 2023 | +10.66% | +2.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 South Korea | 2.04 | 2023 | +8.1% | +11.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 1.73 | 2023 | +2.54% | -2.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Japan | 1.71 | 2023 | +7.14% | -2.53% | View data |
