In 2023, the United States held the largest share of top-cited scientific publications in computer science applications globally, followed by China and India. Notably, China and India saw significant growth, with year-on-year variations of 14.67% and 14.56%, respectively. The United States also experienced a substantial increase of 11.47%. Scandinavian countries such as Norway and Finland showed negative or modest growth, while Ukraine and Egypt showed impressive growths of 41.92% and 4.62%.
Looking ahead, the rising contributions from Asian countries like Vietnam and Saudi Arabia, with notable increases of 29.06% and 21.18%, suggest a shift in the global landscape toward greater diversification of research influence. The continuously growing influence of countries like India and China will be crucial to monitor as they enhance their stakes in scientific knowledge production, shaping future trends and collaborations.
Top countries in Total Number of 10% Top-Cited Scientific Publications in Computer Science Applications Share by Country (Units (Publications))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 28.42 | 2023 | +21.92% | +11.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 26.86 | 2023 | +11.83% | +14.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 India | 7.86 | 2023 | +5.64% | +14.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4.05 | 2023 | +3.41% | +0.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 3.87 | 2023 | +7.81% | +3.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 2.98 | 2023 | +3.46% | +9.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 2.19 | 2023 | +14.08% | +6.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Australia | 2 | 2023 | +6.11% | +3.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 1.97 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1.74 | 2023 | +2.67% | -0.95% | View data |
